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By David Taylor Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

To choose and be chosen

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 … Continue reading To choose and be chosen

Tags: discipleship, spiritual formation, church, ministry, dying to self, guidance, led by the Spirit
By David Taylor Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

‘Go back’

“Then a voice said to him, ‘“What are you doing here, Elijah?’ “He replied, ‘I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn … Continue reading ‘Go back’

Tags: discernment, discipleship, guidance, interpretation, spiritual formation, wisdom
By David Taylor Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Of two minds and no direction

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must … Continue reading Of two minds and no direction

Tags: discipleship, guidance, interpretation, spiritual formation, spiritual maturity
By David Taylor Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020

They came to Jesus

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) … Continue reading They came to Jesus

Tags: Christmas, discipleship, faith, nominal faith, spiritual formation
By David Taylor Posted on December 27, 2020December 27, 2020

‘The deeper life’ that isn’t

“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” (2 Corinthians … Continue reading ‘The deeper life’ that isn’t

Tags: discipleship, faith, interpretation, spiritual formation
By David Taylor Posted on December 26, 2020December 27, 2020

The name, the photo and the reason I do this (revisited)

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:10) “That night the Lord said to him, … Continue reading The name, the photo and the reason I do this (revisited)

Tags: discipleship, Christian blogs, blogging, dying to self
By David Taylor Posted on December 18, 2020December 26, 2020

When the truth is hiding in plain sight

“When Samuel reached him, Saul said, ‘The Lord bless you! I have carried out the Lord’s instructions.’ “But Samuel said, ‘What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What … Continue reading When the truth is hiding in plain sight

Tags: discipleship, interpretation, obedience, spiritual formation, spiritual maturity
By David Taylor Posted on December 17, 2020December 18, 2020

‘Do you want to get well?’

“When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’” (John 5:6) “For … Continue reading ‘Do you want to get well?’

Tags: discipleship, faith, interpretation, revelation, word of God
By David Taylor Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020

‘Peace on earth’–about Christmas

“One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. Whoever regards one day as special … Continue reading ‘Peace on earth’–about Christmas

Tags: Christmas, discipleship, interpretation
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

Tags: cost of discipleship, discipleship, humility, ministry, servant
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?)

Tags: church, cost of discipleship, discipleship, ministry
By David Taylor Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

‘Because you say so’

“But Joseph said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, … Continue reading ‘Because you say so’

Tags: discipleship, dying to self, ministry, spiritual formation

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