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The Reason We Aren’t Making Disciples is Simple Go back and read chapter 3 in the Gospel of Mark again because it is a critical chapter in the book. One of the reasons it is so critical is the clarity of what discipleship looked like for the disciples. The verses to examine are 13-15. 13 And he … More The “With-ness” Principle
“Might their interest have had something to do with the jaw-dropping, eye-popping promises Jesus attached to prayer? ‘Ask and it will be given to you’ (Matt. 7:7, NIV). ‘If you believe, you will get anything you ask for in prayer’ (Matt. 21;22, NCV).” Jesus never attached such power to other endeavors. ‘Plan and it will … More The Extraordinary Promise of Christ
Guest Post by Rachel Burton (Below in blue ink) There are no small people which means, ultimately, there are no small acts of kindness. Because every person matters, every act of kindness, mercy, and love can, under the power and direction of the Spirit of God have a powerful impact in another person’s life. In … More No Small People
“If I were to ask you why you have believed in Christ, why you have become Christians, every man will answer truly, ‘For the sake of happiness.’” –Augustine
Read Psalm 37 (especially verses 1-8) 4 Delight yourself in the LORD; . … And He will give you the desires of your heart. ………….. (Psalm 37:4) What does verse 4 … More “I Call These Noises Silence”
“This is the great business of life–to ‘put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks.’ I know of no other way to triumph over sin long-term than to gain a distaste for it because of a superior satisfaction in God.” John Piper, Desiring God, p. 12. … More Fighting Sin with a Great Joy
Sunday Afternoon Musings “The Father’s main tool for pruning you–and so helping you to enjoy a deeply satisfying, productive life–is the Word of God. The devil knows that if he can keep you from the Word, you’ll simply dry up.” Wayne Cordiero, The Divine Mentor, 56. Let’s be students of the word. Let’s ask the … More The Father’s Main Pruning Tool
