Is it misleading to tell people that to be saved they must follow Jesus_

A friend sent me some comments and asks my thoughts: Interested in your opinion. I am trying to craft a reasonable response to the “follow Jesus to be saved” concept. I […]

January 7, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Discipleship, illustrations
Catching and Cleaning Fish

I’m always on the look-out for simple illustrations of Biblical truths that most people can easily understand. Here’s one— I listened to an evangelist tell the story of how people […]

You Must Grow Up (Ephesians 4_11-24), Part 1

Those of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s will remember one of the most famous jingles in retail history: I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys […]

November 25, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Discipleship
Can You Be a Lone Ranger Disciple_

Question: Am I truly being a disciple if I’m doing it alone? Answer: That’s a good question, especially for today, when social media has become a substitute for flesh and […]

February 26, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Discipleship, family, Grace, parenting
Grace at Walmart

When grocery shopping, my wife and I would often cave to the kids’ demands that we buy them cheap little toys and goodies. “Can I have a dollar?” “Can you […]

February 14, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Church, Deuteronomy, Discipleship, kids
Are You Discipling Your Family_

My kids are getting to the age where they can ask serious questions about the faith. Recently, we attended the funeral for Abby’s grandfather, Roy Whisler. It was a good […]

Does the NT support the ecumenical movement_

When I was an army chaplain, there were many who pushed for ecumenical understanding. This meant that doctrinal differences should not keep us from working and ministering together. We should […]

Not all disciples are believers and not all believers are disciples.

I get lots of emails. Lots of questions. A parent emailed me with concern about their daughter. The youth pastor’s wife has begun to disciple the daughter one on one. […]

What Is the Way of Righteousness_

Another good question came to me via email: Thanks for all you do and the ministry you provide for the Body of Christ. My question is concerning 2 Peter 2. […]

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