by Justin | Jan 24, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Biblical Study, Discipleship, Missional
“But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (ESV) Here are some quick observations from this great passage: It boosts our...
by Justin | Jan 10, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Christian Living, Discipleship, Uncategorized
Giving and receiving forgiveness can be difficult. Our lives can get messy and we can get hurt by others. At times, people hurt us intentionally, and other times the hurt is unintentional. But, however it comes, the hurt remains. In the face of this reality, we can do...
by Justin | Dec 8, 2015 | Author: Justin Evans, Christian Living, Discipleship
Chances are that you are really good at lying to yourself. In fact, there is no one who is better at deceiving you than you. But, although I know this about myself, I seem to fall for it all the time. Most of my adult life I have dealt with discouragement. I would...
by Justin | Oct 27, 2015 | Author: Justin Evans, Christian Living, Discipleship, Missional
There are moments in life that drive us toward awareness. Maybe you are able to spend a refreshing weekend away with friends, and you were overwhelmed with the awareness of the impact that good friends have on your life. Maybe you have enjoyed a life of good health...
by Justin | Oct 20, 2015 | Author: Justin Evans, Discipleship, Missional
Safe. (Adj.) protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost. Is the church a “safe” place? Is the church supposed to be a “safe” place? For some, the answer to this question is obviously “YES!” You may think about moments when the...
by Justin | May 28, 2015 | Author: Justin Evans, Discipleship, Missional
We often think of stewardship in terms of our finances and generosity. How are you using your resources? How are you investing your money? Are you generous? Are you wise? These are the questions that we typically ask ourselves, and these are great questions to...
