discipleship Archives - Page 7 of 7 - Alive and Active Life

Ordinary People Make A Global Difference

Posted onAugust 29, 2022October 10, 2022

Alive and Active Life

Ordinary People Make A Global Difference

00:00 / 5:47

We hear about prominent figures, television personalities, world leaders, famous authors. But most of us are ordinary people – not famous. We care about the state of our world as we hear of countries being ravaged and individuals without food, water, medicine. We sigh as the news highlights tragedies in our own communities. Many ordinary people care about showing God’s love in practical ways. So, a question we ask: How can I ever make a difference in this huge world? I’m one of the ordinary people!

How to Quit Sinning

Posted onJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Alive and Active Life

How to Quit Sinning

00:00 / 20:42

Every believer in Jesus has struggled to quit sinning at some point. Things you don’t want to do, you seem to migrate toward. Things you do want to do, you seem helpless to carry out. It feels a bit like being trapped. Still, you want to please God and live a good life.

There was a famous person who struggled to quit sinning. And they figured it out.

Be an “R and R” Person – Refreshing and Rare

Posted onDecember 7, 2020June 2, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Be an “R and R” Person - Refreshing and Rare

00:00 / 15:09

The other day, I received a note from a person who is refreshing and rare. They are committed to Jesus and walk with God. This person has chosen God’s priorities over their own agenda, and their life proves it. People like this quietly change the world as they faithfully live for Jesus. They are refreshing and rare. I want to be this kind of person.

Being alive is a privilege! God designed you to be dependent on Christ – synced with Him at your core. Joy and peace result from being connected with Jesus, even in times of sorrows. Plus, you gain purpose and wisdom.

Whose Interests Are You Looking Out For?

Posted onSeptember 22, 2020June 2, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Whose Interests Are You Looking Out For?

00:00 / 14:28

What interests do you have? How do you figure out what your interests are? As a unique individual, your interests matter. Every day there are many things that capture your attention. How do those interests fit into God’s interests?

Your Opportunity

Posted onJune 29, 2020May 2, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Your Opportunity

00:00 / 15:02

If I were to ask you who has had a high level of influence in your life, who would you mention? What impact did they have on you? Most of us have a handful of people we would think of. Their touch on our lives is noteworthy – sometimes life-changing. Their life has been a kind of “virtual e-pistle”* for you to read. They had opportunity to influence you.