Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 18, 2025
                    
                
                
                    There are a variety of reasons why some people follow Jesus - some for benefits, some to slander, some to argue, some bandwagon followers, but what does it take to be a true follower of Jesus?
                
                    
                        It seems like nearly every week I run into people who have some sort of faith.  They say that believe in Jesus or at least call themselves Christians, but don’t attend a church.  Their faith is very personal, private, and even comfortable.  They choose to follow Jesus on their terms, as long as He
                        
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