The Sheep of the Lord

The Sheep of the Lord

The Sheep of the Lord by Sarah Ivill From TABLETALK One of the most comforting truths to remember when we are suffering or walking with a family member or friend through suffering is that our Good Shepherd is tenderly watching over His sheep. In the midst of...
The Priesthood of Disciples

The Priesthood of Disciples

The Priesthood of Disciples by David P. Barry From TABLETALK A few years ago, a repairman came to my home on a service call. As we talked, I was thrilled to find out that he was a Christian. But then he went on to tell me that he didn’t go to church and didn’t belong...
What Is a Disciple?

What Is a Disciple?

What Is a Disciple? by Sinclair Ferguson From TABLETALK The word “disciple” appears many times in the New Testament (although, interestingly, it is never used after the Acts of the Apostles). But it is not a distinctively Christian word. John the Baptist and the...
The Church Is a Real Family

The Church Is a Real Family

The Church Is a Real Family by Don Bailey From TABLETALK My first meaningful contact with a local church came through an invitation from family friends to attend their small Baptist church when I was about ten years old. Upon our arrival, our friends conveyed that...
The Cost of Following Jesus

The Cost of Following Jesus

The Cost of Following Jesus by Tedd Tripp From TABLETALK Jesus’ response to would-be followers in Luke 9:57–62 is a primer on the cost of discipleship. The first follower liked what he saw and heard about Christ’s kingdom—love, joy, camaraderie, the sense of belonging...