Category Spiritual Markers

Spiritual Markers

Discipleship substitutes

Last year I read A.W. Tozer’s The Set of the Sail, a collection of devotionals. One entry in particular really hammered the church during his day for its separation of salvation from discipleship. The notion that someone could “ask Jesus…

Jeff Noble
April 8, 2016

Campfire Talk, Spiritual Markers

I choose joy

It's far to easy to allow circumstances to determine our happiness and shape our attitude. By focusing on truth instead of circumstances, we will find joy.

Jeff Noble
February 18, 2016
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Spiritual Markers

Planning for spiritual growth when your schedule changes

Is your schedule about to change? College student? Job transition? Don't allow a schedule change to derail your spiritual discipline. Here's a spiritual growth plan for transitions.

Jeff Noble
December 14, 2015

Spiritual Markers

God the Includer

Do you think you've messed up, that you've missed your spot with God, that you're relegated to second string - or worse, you've missed the team bus? God is an includer. We don't have to impress Him or clean ourselves up. We just orient our life in His direction through repentance and wonder.

Jeff Noble
December 13, 2015
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Spiritual Markers

Quote: Your Kids Need Spiritual Heroes

The gospel is impressed on children by what they see in parents and leaders: thus, those who lovingly live a godly life in front of children are heroes. If children see husbands who love their wives and treat them with…

Jeff Noble
November 22, 2015

Spiritual Markers

Honor those who fear the Lord

Psalm 15:4 says we should honor those who fear the Lord. Jeff attempts to do so in an entry of thanksgiving for those who have nudged him closer to Jesus.

Jeff Noble
October 15, 2015
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Spiritual Markers

A used Jeep as an expression of God’s love

Find out how Jeff discovered a practical expression of God's love - almost exactly 24 hours after preaching about it.

Jeff Noble
September 25, 2015
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Spiritual Markers

The glorious power of looking back

Sometimes life is hard and difficult. We're tempted to buy our way out of our doldrums - or medicate. What if the way forward is through "looking back?" Consider this passage from Psalm 77 as a way to gain strength and perspective on bad days.

Jeff Noble
July 17, 2015

Spiritual Markers

Tell It

A simple post that issues a challenge to share your faith in Jesus Christ with your social media audience today.

Jeff Noble
July 11, 2015

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