Serving your neighbors can begin with one person. Someone near you may be grieving, lonely, sick, overwhelmed, or trying to make it through a rough time. You can start by noticing and listening. Pay attention Learn names. Notice changes. If the woman next door stops...
Here is the basic idea of studying biblical context: You look at the passage, the people, the setting, and the kind of writing so you can understand it more carefully. Start with the passage Begin by reading more than a single verse. Read the paragraph before it and...
Christian leadership begins with serving. Maybe you lead a team at the office, or a class, a ministry team, or a family. Jesus showed that leadership gives help, tells the truth, and points people toward God. You can use your daily life to bless people in ways you may...
Christian discipleship is following Jesus each day. You learn from Jesus and follow Him as you journey through life, one day at a time. Follow Jesus where you are A disciple is a learner and a follower. Jesus called people to walk with Him. The first disciples shared...
Fasting is biblical. Jesus fasted. The early church fasted. Believers in Scripture often fasted during times of prayer, repentance, decision, and need. Fasting usually means setting aside food for a time so you can give greater attention to God. Hunger gets your...
