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Am I really following Jesus?

There is a difference between saying you follow Jesus and actually following Jesus.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelAugust 27, 2020discipleship, Holy Spirit, John 10, God's VoiceComment

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What does it mean to “become” a follower of Jesus? What should your life look like?

Bryan MarvelSeptember 3, 2019discipleship, following JesusComment

On Enduring Hardship

When wanting to quit, here are some words from the Apostle Paul that might help you stay the course.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMay 15, 2018discipleship, perseverance, HardshipsComment

Discipleship in Seasons of Difficulty

During a difficult season of life, it might feel like Jesus is asleep on the job. But if we can see that Jesus is with us in the storm, it might be the most profound season of spiritual growth.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMay 2, 2018discipleship, Storms of Life, Hardships, Luke 8Comment

Why Jesus asked so many questions.

Only when we own up to where we really are, do we have the opportunity to spiritually grow.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelApril 11, 2018discipleship, asking questions, honesty, authenticity Comment

Can't lead someone to a place you've never been

When embracing the call to make disciples, you first have to evaluate your own discipleship.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMarch 28, 2018discipleship, Mark 3, Apprenticeship to JesusComment

Making Decisions over Disciples

Perhaps the church has emphasized making decisions for Jesus at the expense of making disciples of Jesus.

DiscipleshipBryan MarvelMarch 21, 2018discipleship, youth ministry, Church Drop Outs Comment

Discipleship as Partnership

When trying to occupy my kids at church before the service began by filling the communion tryas with plastic cups, I had a unique realization about the nature of discipleship.

Church FamilyBryan MarvelDecember 6, 2017church, discipleship, church as family, communionComment