A Transformed Life, Part One

Jesus’ call in Luke 9:23 to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me” reminds us that discipleship is far more than casual belief—it’s a wholehearted commitment to live transformed by Him. True followers of Jesus are marked by a deep desire for Him, a willingness to surrender their own will, and a devotion that shapes every area of life. The question for each of us is simple but profound: what might God be asking us to leave behind in order to follow Him more closely?