Discipleship

Because I Know Him

/ Christine Maynor / 1 Comment

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Backstory:
While watching The Chosen, I was touched by a conversation between Philip and Matthew. When Philip asked Matthew what he did before following Jesus, Matthew replied that he had been a tax collector. Philip gently reminded him that what mattered wasn't who he had been before meeting the Messiah, but who he was becoming because of Him. That conversation made me wonder: even though I can't walk beside Jesus as His disciples did, is knowing Him changing me? As I learn more about the Savior and strive to follow Him, am I becoming a little more like Him each day? 

Because I Know Him

As I strive to follow and be more like my Savior,
I must ask myself can I see changes in my behavior?
Am I becoming more kind and loving toward others
In this world that we share as sisters and brothers?

Am I becoming more patient with others on our journey?
Am I showing myself more patience and mercy?
Do I think before I speak when my thoughts are unkind?
Am I thinking the way Jesus would of the rest of mankind?

Am I seeing everyone around me through the lens of love,
Like Jesus would if He were here from up above?
Am I serving my fellowmen willingly like Jesus would?
Because He would look at everyone and just see the good.

Am I loving and giving myself more grace
As I look in the mirror at my imperfect face?
Am I becoming more faithful as I walk through every day?
Or does my faith depend on the lack of troubles that come my way?

I may not be able to see the change in my behavior,
But I hope that my transformation is visible to my Savior.
It doesn’t matter who I was before I met Jesus,
But what matters is that I am trying to overcome my every weakness.

The Takeaway: Spiritual growth is often difficult to see in ourselves. We may still notice our weaknesses and shortcomings, but Jesus sees every small step we take toward Him. The true measure of discipleship is not where we started, but who we are becoming through His grace. As we continue to know, love, and follow Him, He quietly shapes our hearts to become more like His. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o76M3IAsMrE

A Ruth-Like Devotion

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My Daily Musings-June 9th, 2026

One of my favorite stories in the Old Testament is the story of Ruth and Naomi. After Naomi had lost so much, she encouraged Ruth to leave and continue on with her own life. But Ruth responded with one of the most beautiful declarations of loyalty found in scripture:

“Whither thou goest, I will go…” (Ruth 1:16)

Recently, I heard someone suggest that we could say those same words to Jesus Christ. What if we sincerely told Him, “Wherever You go, I will go. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God.”

That thought touched my heart. Am I willing to follow Him wherever He leads, even when the path is difficult? Do I love Him enough to stay close to Him no matter what challenges arise?

The wonderful truth is that while we strive to stay near Him, He is already reaching out to stay near us. Jesus never abandons His disciples. As we turn toward Him, we will find that He is walking beside us every step of the way.

The Road That Leads Home

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My Daily Musings-Feb.22nd, 2026

“One road leads home and a thousand roads lead into the wilderness.”
— C. S. Lewis

I don’t know exactly what C. S. Lewis intended when he wrote these words, but when I read them, my heart immediately thinks of my Eternal Home.

There are so many paths in this world—so many voices, distractions, temptations, and definitions of happiness. A thousand roads that promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us wandering.

But there is only one road that truly leads Home.

For me, that road is Jesus Christ.

On especially hard days, when my heart feels weary and I long for my struggles to be over, I find myself yearning for the embrace of my Loving Heavenly Father. I imagine Him welcoming me home someday. That hope steadies me. It reminds me that this life is not the destination—it is the journey.

And I have to ask myself:

Which road am I choosing today?
Are my daily choices leading me closer to my Savior—or slowly into the wilderness of distraction and self-reliance?

If I keep my feet on the path of discipleship—following the Savior, trusting Him, repenting when I wander—He will lead me safely home.

We must choose wisely which road we walk.

Because only one leads Home.