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Transformed Podcast #267: O God, Do Not Keep Silent!
As God’s people watch the news these days, many are asking, “Are theses THE last days?” As the temperature of the Church cools towards Jesus and the our Culture continues to crumble, many of the Redeemed have chosen to look … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged alliance, Almighty, anger, appeal, bigotry, cry out, earthquakes, enemies, everlasting, God, intercession, intolerance, Jesus, justice, last days, Lord, mercy, plead, righteousness, SCOTUS, submission, victory
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Which English Translation Should I Read?
Recently I was asked, “What’s your favorite bible/version?” My response went as follows … Having read almost every English version, and now on my 38th pass cover-to-cover, the question depends on the purpose I’m reading. My favorites: NLT – Reading … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reading, Discipleship, Leadership Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, bible reading, CEB, CEV, ESV, HCSB, MEV, NASB, NIV, NKJV, NLT, translations
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Transformed Episode #256: The Discipline of Sharing Our Good News!
The early church was a “gospelling” band of people. They spoke the Gospel. When the believers were driven out of Jerusalem because of the persecution after Stephen’s martyrdom, they “went about preaching the word” – literally, “evangelizing or gospelling the … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged discernment, evangelism, faith, Good News, Gospel, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus Christ, love, love of God, sharing, spiritual
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7 Ways to Tell It May Be a God Thing—Helping Discern If God Is in This
Editor’s Note: The will of God. It’s a big issue for the disciple. In this great article by our friend, Ron Edmondson, there are some practical thoughts on discovering God’s will. As we ask at Eagles In Leadership, “Are you praying … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Will of God
Tagged Abraham, Christ, faith, Moses, Noah, please God, will of God
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Transformed Episode #252: The Discipline of Talking to God!
The most practical and powerful way to get believers headed in the direction of spiritual maturity is to help them establish habits that promote spiritual growth. As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged answers, Bible, Christian, discipline, God's Word, prayer, prosperity, strength
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Transformed Episode #251: The Process of Transformation
The most practical and powerful way to get believers headed in the direction of spiritual maturity is to help them establish habits that promote spiritual growth. As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged decisions, destiny, discipline, faith, Hebrews 11, mature, maturity, ministry, spiritual
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10 Reasons Ministry Isn’t for Wimps
Editor’s Note: After more than three decades as a youth, mission, solo and senior pastor, Dr. Smith wanted to make sure those who are in discipleship today understand the challenges of stepping up to the accept the position and work of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Discipleship, Suffering
Tagged accomplishment, angry, Bible, church, college, criticism, disrespect, failure, ignorance, immature, laziness, legalism, liberalism, mature, ministry, opposition, pastor, pastoral training, preaching, respect, Seminary, teaching, tradition
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Transformed Episode #249: Receiving God’s Comfort!
So many people are in pain today! Whether through sickness, selfishness, or sin many bleed within more than from without. Others have been savaged, slandered and seduced to the point where life no longer seems to hold meaning and … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged ache, act, attitudes, blessing, character, choice, choices, comfort, cry, destiny, emotions, encouragement, endurance, endure, evil, failure, favor, God, good, grace, habit, heart, humble, humility, hurt, Issues, Jesus, life, mercy, mourn, problems, relief, rescue, salvation, sin, Situations, thought, vulnerable, wail, weep
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Create A Disciple-Making Culture
Editor’s Note: From our good friends at Man in the Mirror, this excellent article may help you with your discipleship efforts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This month we bring you a special message from Man in the Mirror’s Founder and Co-CEO, Patrick Morley, … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health, Discipleship
Tagged biblical, church, curricula, curriculum, disciple, disciple maker, discipleship, faith, follow up, prayer, process
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Transformed Episode #241: An Attitude of Righteousness!
Attitudes. Good, bad or ugly, we all have them. Welcome to the Transformed Podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, director of Eagles In Leadership, discusses one of the key attitudes that mark Jesus’ disciples. Each attitude builds on … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming Like Jesus, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged attitude, Bible, chaos, child of God, children of God, heaven, help, hope, insult, Jesus, Matthew 5, persecute, prophets, revile, reward, righteousness, sermon on the mount
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