EDITION #09
What is THE secret to an amazing relationship with God?
Welcome back! Today’s newsletter begins with an introduction to our latest blog post…it’s all about THE secret to an amazing relationship with God. Don’t miss this one! Then it’s time for you to get the first look at Session 3 of our upcoming Jesus Followers course. What do Jesus followers do that people who don’t truly follow Jesus, including “Christians”, fail to do? Enjoy!
Blog Post: What is THE secret to an amazing relationship with God?
This question is one that many Christians are thinking, but not asking. Why aren’t they asking it? Fear? Lack of desire? Lack of belief? I assure you, after “How do I become a Jesus Follower?” this is the most important question for any person who wants to really obey Jesus and have a powerful impact for the Kingdom of God.
Oh, if you just want to coast in life as a Christian, then feel free to stop reading. But then again, doing so may be the path to Hell.
But, before we really get into the question, just a quick reminder that if you’d like to send in questions yourself and maybe get featured on a blog, click here for our Ever Nearer contact form.
FIRST YOU MUST BELIEVE
It was about 35 years ago in a small country church. Now, I know that sounds like a cliché, but it’s true. The church was literally seven and a half miles outside of the nearest town, and that town had a population of fewer than 500 people. So yeah, a country church.
Through a set of circumstances only God could have coordinated, and a family who showed the love of Christ to a lost young man, that’s where I met Jesus. I was saved and on the way to Heaven.
My friends, I was on FIRE for God! He transformed my whole life, I followed Him to a new university, changed majors multiple times (not God’s fault 😊), and met my amazing bride. Life wasn’t always easy, but I was doing my best to be a good Jesus follower. Sometimes I failed. However, I believed in Jesus as my Savior.
BUT THEN WHAT?
From the day of my salvation until just a few short years ago something was missing. I was living a Christian life. I read my Bible fairly often, went to church very faithfully, loved my wife and children. I served on teams at church, my favorite girl and I led small groups and mentored engaged couples, we did all the things good American Christians do.
And yet…and yet, something was missing.
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First Look at Session 3 of our Jesus Followers Course!
Ready for the preview? Here is the video for the first draft of Session 2 for our new Jesus Followers Course. What do Jesus followers do that people who don’t truly follow Jesus, including “Christians”, fail to do? It’s all in the video, just click my face!
I’d love for you to check it out and send me any feedback you have! Simply reply to this email. Thanks!!
Some helpful links:
Link to the New Jesus Followers course outline for your review and suggestions!
Blog Post: What is THE Secret to an Amazing Relationship With God?
BONUS: The Inspire Bible I use every day!
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Love you, my friend!
-Troy
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
-James 4:8a NLT