Impact of Discipleship: Jadyn Green
It seems simple now, but back then the truth that I could trust the Lord to grow me in understanding his word seemed unreachable.
Just Invest: Application from Acts
The investment made in me in my early years took time and consistency. Real long-lasting relationships take time.
Bringing Restoration to a Season of Loss
Our hope is not in God shielding us from pain but in his promise of bringing restoration when the loss inevitably comes.
Impact of Discipleship: Kage Edgar
"Biblical discipleship was instrumental in establishing my life to not pointlessly strive to be a good person, but to be a part of the fruit bearing vine that produces more disciples"
Enduring Transition: Application from Acts
Understanding that Jesus is enough is what sets true believers apart from those who just say they are Christian. Knowing and believing that statement every single day allows us to have peace and comfort in all things.
Lessons in Being a Good Housemate
If you go into a living situation with the mentality of a servant, I guarantee you’re going to get the most out of that season.
Impact of Discipleship: Angel Peguese
…to love each other rightly, we must be in fellowship with one another.
A Stirred Spirit: Applications from Acts
In our flesh, we can easily find ourselves content with living a “set apart life” but never telling anyone why we live a life set apart.
Ever Mind: God’s Heart for Meditation
God’s desire is that his words would be in our heart first and foremost by teaching and talking about them with whoever, whenever, and wherever.
The Impact of Mark Trotter on My Life
"The reason that Mark Trotter was so consistent and focused in his life, the reason he was an excellent steward of his ministry and family, the reason he invited all of us into the call of the Great Commission was because he was obsessed with the reality of The Judgment Seat of Christ."
Missions: The Going
God was bringing me to a point of willingness. That part of the preparation was the hardest.
A Word on Gossip
I want to lovingly warn you - the culture of unity that we share and enjoy is in danger each time someone creates unnecessary drama by “speaking their mind” in a way that is uninformed and unnecessary.
I have long hair
The danger here is that when Christians turn their personal convictions or cultural fears into laws and systems that others must abide by, then we are on a path to becoming respecters of men rather than God.
Missions: The Support
When we start to invest in missions, we find that we become more concerned with the details of missions in general and of the lives and ministry of those we have invested in specifically.
Missions: The Why
Our challenge for you is to consider the structure that we have in place and start praying to participate.
Missions: The Preparation
A culture of mission prep is a culture of faithful anticipation and action.
Impact of Discipleship: Harrison Breshears
"I am fascinated to hear what expository preachers were shown from their time in the word, but the word from the Lord often fails to reach my feet."
Your 2020 Christmas Wish List: Pastor Book Recommendations
There have been so many wonderful books written about God’s Word throughout the years: amazing reference materials, study tools, and commentaries written by like-minded students of God’s word. So, where should you begin? Which books should go on your Amazon Wish List? Several of our pastors at Midtown Baptist Temple have been kind enough to help us by sharing their favorite books from 2020.
Dwelling or Drifting: Applications from “How to be a Righteous Remnant” Series
If I want to be part of a righteous remnant of believers, I need to be purposed to obey God in personal holiness before I try to join my brothers and sisters in collective righteousness.
A Personal Reflection on Job
What will it take for me to see that I am actually “vile” in comparison to the exceptional power and grace of God? How is it that we have a complete word of God, written and bound, and yet we hardly observe its power?
We want to negotiate our own deliverance and are preposterous enough to insist God should bless our schemes. But if we are forthright with ourselves, when the storm comes howling at our window and the enemy circles, humble supplication is the only option.