What is evangelism? The dictionary definition defines it as the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.So evangelism is the announcement, proclamation, and preaching of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), which is the good news of and about Jesus Christ. It is a verbal message.The English word “evangelism” comes from the Greek word euaggelion, meaning: “gospel” or “good news.” In the verb form, euaggelizesthai, the meaning of the word changes ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 58: A Letter to My Younger Self
So, if I could go back here are some of the most important things I would like to tell my younger self:Listen & Download the Podcast: Find all Podcast Episodes with Show Notes Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Related Articles: My Abortion Story & Why I Sidewalk Counsel at Abortuaries Giving Thanks in Difficult Circumstances Kindness in Our HomesAs I am now over half a century old, ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 57: Spiritual Journaling (Spiritual Disciplines Series)
Spiritual journaling is a way to slow our lives down and ponder deeply over the events of the day. In my life journaling has helped me to grow spiritually by discerning my thoughts and motives. It has shown me areas where I need to give thanks and praise to the Lord. My journaling time has reminded me of situations or people I need to be in prayer for.Journaling is an excellent time for me to see areas of weakness and set spiritual goals and not always just spiritual but other areas of ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 56: Prayer (Spiritual Disciplines Series)
Prayer is simply talking to God. As believers, we have access to God the Father through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Prayer reminds us we are dependent on God for every aspect of our lives and we grow in that relationship by communing with Him in prayer. Donald Whitney reminds us in regards to the spiritual disciplines that prayer is second only to Bible intake in the order of importance.Prayer is not demanding but we are coming before the Lord with open hands to what He knows is ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 55: How to Study the Bible (Spiritual Disciplines Series)
We're continuing in a series on the Spiritual Disciplines and today's episode is on Bible Study. We're going to talk about the benefits, explain some basic Bible study methods, share some resources to help you get started digging into the Word.Jerry Bridges says in regard to God’s Word - "Reading gives us breadth, but study gives us depth."*I stated in the podcast the next episode in the Spiritual Disciplines series will be on prayer, and it will be up on Tuesday, April 23rd instead ... continue reading...
