Travis Agnew's Blog, page 102
January 30, 2022
Be Watchful
If anyone should have had the advantage to repeat successes and to reject failures, it was King Rehoboam, son of Solomon and grandson of David. But instead of learning from those before him, he actually did worse than them because he fell into five common traps that many men fall in as well.
Everyone Discipling Someone
If we genuinely care for others, we will prioritize their spiritual development. It is hard to fathom the impact we could see if everyone took the responsibility to disciple at least one other person.
January 28, 2022
How Sensual Exposure Affects a Marriage
One of the greatest threats to sexual purity and marital intimacy is the exposure of immoral material present in our society. Being a member of this culture ensures that you have been exposed to sinful content and suggestive comments that distort sexual sanctity.
January 26, 2022
The Beginning
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. With that opening line, the Bible begins and God’s grand narrative for redemption never looks back. Beyond those opening lines, do you know what God is trying to communicate?
January 25, 2022
4 Values for a Disciple-Making Church
Many churches claim that they value making disciples but rarely do we find members who can communicate what that means. What are some helpful values to direct this emphasis?
January 23, 2022
Natural Revelation
God has graciously revealed Himself to Mankind through His Creation and His Word. Natural Revelation is God’s attempt outside of Scripture to awaken our need for Him.
The Only Approval Required
When we live our lives for Jesus, He is the only affirmation we need to receive. If we can maintain the perspective that we live for an audience of one, we can seek to please Him in every aspect of our lives.
January 21, 2022
The Programmatic Early Church
Ministry often happens by unexpected opportunities, but they are often crafted and even encouraged by intentional gatherings. Programs aren’t evil. They are even somewhat necessary.
January 20, 2022
Reprioritizing Relationships
Once you are married, you must reprioritize every relationship in your life to be subordinate to the unique and exclusive relationship with your spouse. This shift doesn't mean that you end all other relationships, but you must reprioritize them.
January 19, 2022
Bible Reading Challenge
For all the failed attempts at reading God’s Word, you still have this nagging desire to know it better. Instead of wallowing in regret or focusing on failures, make a plan to go forward. You can read the Bible. You can know God better.
