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By David Taylor Posted on January 24, 2021

‘Every wind of doctrine’: Disillusionment

“Then Joseph said to them, ‘Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.’ “So the chief cupbearer told Joseph his dream . . . “’This is what it means,’ Joseph said … Continue reading ‘Every wind of doctrine’: Disillusionment

Tags: cost of discipleship, discipleship, discipline, interpretation, spiritual formation, spiritual maturity
By David Taylor Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

Is it faith or conceit?

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”  (Hebrews 11:1) “. . . for we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians … Continue reading Is it faith or conceit?

Tags: cost of discipleship, faith, interpretation, spiritual formation, spiritual maturity
By David Taylor Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

‘Poor in spirit,’ rich in possibility

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) “Naaman went away angry and said, ‘I thought that he would surely come out to … Continue reading ‘Poor in spirit,’ rich in possibility

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By David Taylor Posted on November 21, 2020December 6, 2020

Who ‘makes disciples’? (And who doesn’t?)

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name … Continue reading Who ‘makes disciples’? (And who doesn’t?)

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By David Taylor Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

More than a feeling–much more

“You shall have no other gods before  me.” (Exodus 20:3) “See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights … Continue reading More than a feeling–much more

Tags: cost of discipleship, discipleship, idolatry, interpretation, love for God, spiritual formation
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