Today we press further into the life principle that value creates joyful obligation. What causes people like Jim Elliott to give up his life for the sake of the Gospel? What compelled Elizabeth Elliott to take the Gospel to her husband’s murderers? They both were gripped with the value of Jesus. Things that are rich…
Why don’t I get to be Lord? Why am I not in charge of my own life? When a student once asked Winkie Pratney this question, Winkie said, “That’s easy, “You aren’t wise enough or loving enough.” When we have a revelation of the value of Jesus it frees us to joyfully respond to Him…
We continue our conversational series of life messages between Steve Sizemore and Bob Swank. (For Steve’s bio see episode 1) How does the Lordship of Jesus show up in our personal lives? Are my decisions honoring Him? Do I live for the gratification of self or for the glory of God? When we make our…
Following Jesus as Lord is a lifestyle. We all live lives of choice. God’s design is that all of the decisions in our life would flow from a supreme choice. Our supreme choice is deciding the ultimate intention of our lives. This decision is made in the secret place of the heart. How does this…
We continue our conversational series of life messages between Steve Sizemore and Bob Swank. (For Steve’s bio see Episode 1) Today, Bob opens the conversation by saying, “When I think of people who make disciples, who are intentional about it, I think of you (Steve). That’s part of who God’s created you to be and…
Life is not about “my” truth and “your” truth. We all submit to The Truth. Today Steve uses a simple illustration to talk about our frame of reference. From there we wrestle with the reality that our frame of reference must grow and change as we walk in the light with Jesus. The Bible says…
Steve and Bob continue to explore what it looks like to be a “sponge” as we approach God, Scripture, and life. You will be encouraged and equipped on how to walk in confidence and freedom and not in fear. Steve shares a personal encounter with others that reminds us that we can copy the commands…