The “Hokey Pokey” got it wrong. In fact, just the terms “hokey” and “pokey” make me quite uneasy. Fortunately, joy is what “it” is all about. That is what Jesus said in John 15:11. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (ESV) That’sContinue reading “Joy. That’s What It’s All About (Four Levels of Followship)”
Category Archives: Followship
The Ultimate Relationship (Four Levels of Followship)
Jesus offers His disciples an intimacy that is deeper and more fulfilling than any other relationship can provide. Intimacy is a word we struggle to use in the church realm. We think too much in human terms, where the romantic honeymoon becomes the less than perfect adventure in mediocrity. The “knight in shining armor” becomesContinue reading “The Ultimate Relationship (Four Levels of Followship)”
Got Faith? Prove It! (Four Levels of Followship)
Disciples of Jesus cannot be “undercover” agents. I have met people before who claimed to know Christ but also explained that their religion was a private matter. Strangely, Jesus never instructed His followers to live a private faith. In Acts, the first disciples of Jesus lived their faith in Him so publicly that all enduredContinue reading “Got Faith? Prove It! (Four Levels of Followship)”
What’s In It For You (Four Levels of Followship)
There are personal benefits to following Christ. The disciple of Jesus looks forward to Heaven. The disciple also thanks God daily for providing salvation in Jesus. The primary focus of the Level Two follower is a deep and authentic gratitude for what the Lord has done for him or her. The focus is personal, butContinue reading “What’s In It For You (Four Levels of Followship)”
He Said “Come” and They Came (Four Levels of Followship)
No checklist can bring you closer to God. Checklists are good for grocery shopping and staying on task with a project. Growing closer in our relationship with Christ is more than picking up dinner items or accomplishing a goal. When Jesus instructed his disciples to “…love the Lord your God with all your heart andContinue reading “He Said “Come” and They Came (Four Levels of Followship)”
Why do you follow Jesus? (Four Levels of Followship)
Everyone follows someone. Who you follow will determine the most important aspects of your life. The decisions you make, the view of the world you hold, and even your eternal destination is shaped and influenced by the people you choose to follow. Therefore, as your parents likely advised you: “Pick your friends carefully.” So, areContinue reading “Why do you follow Jesus? (Four Levels of Followship)”
Shepherding Well 