One of the primary indicators that we have come to know Christ in that way is our words.

Every true disciple of Jesus Christ will always have two things: faith and works.

Every true disciple of Jesus Christ will always have two things: faith and works.

What we are being called to in James 1:27 is redemptive, wholistic, sacrificial, self-giving and cross-bearing love for widows and orphans, because we know what the result of Christ’s visit to us was: the cross.

Disciples of Jesus hear his word, and obey it.

In trials or temptation, deliverance is found in God’s promises and God’s character.

If we have Jesus, we have everything. If we have everything but don’t have Jesus, we have nothing. If we build our lives around having everything, we won’t have Jesus.

Discipleship gives us a new perspective and a new path that are shaped by knowing Jesus.