Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
Discipleship is the process of making fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ. These posts are all about the discipleship of Jesus’ followers. They also instruct readers to live their Christian lives in a way that they will become more like Jesus.
Each post is designed to help people learn more about the Lord so they can establish a greater relationship with Him. The only way we can become more like Jesus is to study the Bible and follow its instructions. The apostle Paul told us how to be a Christian and maintain our Christianity.
There are posts in the category of discipleship that are written to strengthen a Christian’s walk with the Lord. They include the following. How to Trust God in Difficult Circumstances. When You’re Out of Your Comfort Zone, Trust God. Do You Want To Be Successful In Everything You Do?
There are other posts written to help a Christian turn their life around. These posts include the following. Does the Mud of Sin Need to be cleansed from Your Life? Do You Question the Commands of God? Do You Either Blame God Or Make Excuses For Him?
Most of us remember the day when we accepted Jesus. It changed your life, didn’t it? Are you still living that new life? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not asking about your salvation. I’m asking if the things of heaven are still high on your mind. Or, do you get bogged down with thoughts about … Read more
Storms can attack us in different forms. They come as rain storms, wind storms, hale storms, snow storms, and yes, personal storms. Fortunately for us, Jesus still calms the storms of life that comes our way when we allow Him to. When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! … Read more
Every December we decorate for and celebrate Christmas. For the world, it’s gift-giving time. For the Christian, the gift of God was given. This gift given to the whole world was the baby Jesus who was born in a stable. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth … Read more
In 1 Corinthians 10, the Apostle Paul took the opportunity to defend the authority he had in Christ. And you could say, he did it with authority. I’m not trying to frighten you by my letters. For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are … Read more
How does a person enjoy life? If you search the internet, you will find a gazillion suggestions. If, however, you want to enjoy life to the fullest, check out what the Apostle Peter wrote. For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil … Read more
The Bible recorded the story of Hannah in the first 2 chapters of 1 Samuel. In fact, that is the only place she is mentioned in the entire Bible. In our verse for today, she fulfilled a promise she made to God. Hannah made that promise before the conception of her son Samuel. I asked … Read more
What does it mean to live a holy life? A holy life means to live a life of discipline, focus, and attention promoting righteous living. Total holiness means being set apart to God. If you’re not sure what we are talking about, read on because it will get much clearer. Our goal in living a … Read more
The story of Daniel in the lions den is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. It showcases a dependence on God while fascinating children of all ages. It also provides to all who read it a glimpse of God’s grace and justice. Then the king gave orders to arrest the men who … Read more
The apostle Paul wanted to get some important instructions to Timothy about conduct in the church. He intended to present them personally. The Bible tells us though that Paul was concerned that he may run into a delay. Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if … Read more
Through the years I have had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with noticeably wise people. I have learned from some while experiencing intimidation by others. Their wisdom, however, doesn’t hold a candle to the wisdom of God. Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a … Read more