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?
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
In the last few verses of Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul gave us some great tangible instructions. He emphasized what living by the Holy Spirit looks like. The chapter finishes with the following 2 verses. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let … Read more
Isaiah 45 begins with this statement. This is what the Lord says to Cyrus, his anointed one. A person might be tempted to question God because He anointed this ungodly king. How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father, ‘Why was I born?’ or if it said to its mother, … Read more
The Old Testament Covenant initially began with the Ten Commandments. God, however, built laws around them and added others. They enveloped three major categories; moral, social, and food laws totaling somewhere around 613. When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date … Read more
At the last supper, Jesus offered His disciples the bread symbolizing His broken body. In the same way, also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: … Read more
What is the will of God for me? I don’t know how many times in my Christian life I have entertained that question. When we ask it, what are we usually seeking? Aren’t we looking for God’s direction and purpose for our life? We want to know what type of ministry the Lord wants to … Read more
It’s recorded in the Bible that Peter the Apostle experienced the two opposite attitudes of humility and pride. Through those experiences, he learned firsthand that God gives grace to the humble. So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6 … Read more
The story of Gideon begins in Judges 6. This chapter starts by saying the Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. So the Lord handed them over to the Midianites. After 7 years of oppression, the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help. In response, God called Gideon to deliver them out of the … Read more