What is the mind of Christ? The mind of Christ is the ability to think, to feel, to talk, to act, and to have an attitude like Christ. It is actually a worldview or a mindset based on who Jesus is. When we have the mind of Christ, we will be like Jesus in all kinds of situations, including the times when we are disappointed, when we are accused and hurt by others, when we are in pain, when we are afraid… Our heart attitudes will also resemble Christ’s: humble, submissive to the Father’s will, kind, gentle, compassionate, patient, long suffering….
~ Increasing in Christlikeness (Pg. 9)
What is emotional maturity? It is the ability to grow emotionally to become more like Christ. Some Christians assume that a spiritually mature person is someone who knows the Bible and who holds a leadership position in the church or certain institution. The element of emotional maturity is often overlooked. Many Christian leaders hold a position of authority but don’t really grow emotionally. Their public appearances are very different from their private lives. One can be a very charismatic leader while still acting with emotional immaturity toward the people closest to him or her.
~ Increasing in Christlikeness (Pg. 4)
Going to church only as a religious ritual cannot transform a person. A person must experience God’s grace first before he or she can be transformed by that grace. The means of grace that God uses are God’s Word, God’s Spirit, and God’s people. A Christian must experience deep change in his heart, mind, will, desire, and attitude. As a result, his words and actions will also be changed. A true transformative change should happen from the inside out, not the other way around.
~ Maturing in Christlikeness (Pg. 76)
As humans who have the tendency to wander away from God, we need daily reminders and encouragement from our brothers and sisters in Christ…Healing and restoration in Christ must happen in the context of a church community. God has designed that believers should be nurtured, protected, healed, and restored by the church, in the church, and for the church. God designed the church to do the soul care for all believers.
Maturing in Christlikeness (Pg. 54)
Living with vulnerability is countercultural. It is not easy. When we show our weaknesses, people might gossip about us or totally look down on us. There is a possibility that some people will reject us. However, there are also some people who will continue to love and accept us after they know our handicaps. In a way, living with vulnerability is living with a “people filter.” We will know which people are genuine and which are not. Isn’t it better that we spend our lives with the genuine people? Living with vulnerability is attracting genuine people to become our close friends, especially in our church community.
~ Established in Christlikeness (Pg. 73)
When God blesses us with great financial blessing, it does not mean we should keep escalating our lifestyle. A bigger house, more properties, more cars, more overseas vacations, more possessions, more extravagant dining experiences, more expensive hobbies…We need to be good stewards of all the money entrusted to us by God because we don’t own it; God owns everything. Although God has entrusted so much to our care, we should still put a clear limit on our lifestyle.
~ Established in Christlikeness (Pg. 60)
Maturing in Christlikeness
When I am hurt, what should I do? Can I really trust my heart? What should I do with my addiction problem? What should I do when I feel stuck in my life? Where can I find healing? Where can I find a solution to my loneliness? How can I get out from the performance trap? Why didn’t God answer my prayer? This book is written for men and women who desire to find answers to many life struggles by looking in Scripture.
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Increasing in Christlikeness
Where do we find answers for our daily struggles? Should we listen to advice from friends? Social media? Google? YouTube? With so many competing voices trying to provide answers, we need to be able to dig into Scripture to find the true answer. This book is written for men and women who desire to increasingly grow into Christlikeness. It is a Bible study which deals with relevant daily life struggles and how we can find answers in Scripture.
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Into Christlikeness
Into Christlikeness is written for men and women who desire to grow into Christlikeness. It is a Bible study which deals with relevant daily life struggles and how we can find answers from Scripture. With so many competing voices in this world, it is very easy for us to drift away from the truth. The line between lies and truth is becoming more and more obscure. Learning what Scripture says on relevant life issues and struggles is crucial.
There are 24 teaching videos that go with this book. Please go to the Video section to watch the lessons by clicking the button below.
The Way
Hello friends, The Way is a Bible study for seekers who want to know more about Christianity. It can be used as a resource for you to study the Bible with your family and friends who are not yet believers. This book begins by discussing the problem of sin and then proceeds to the solution, which is the cross of Jesus of Christ. Next, the book discusses who Jesus is, what He teaches, who the Holy Spirit is, the concept of discipleship, and more.
There are 24 teaching videos that go with this book. Please go to the Video section to watch the lessons by clicking the button below.
Treasure for Women's Hearts
Dear Beloved Sisters in Christ, I wrote this book especially for women who have the desire to go deeper in knowing and loving God. It is a Bible study which will take you on a faith journey to encounter God and to know how much He loves and treasures you. This book will also teach you how to find victory in overcoming daily life struggles such as bitterness, the tendency to judge others, how to endure pain and suffering, and more.
I truly hope and pray that your heart will be healed and restored through this study. As a result, you will begin a love relationship with Him who longs to be your Lover.