Five years ago in April I was hearing from a surprising number of lay people about the lack of depth to the preaching they were hearing in their churches. It’s the kind of thing you hear when you travel and preach in various churches. I’m still hearing that in conversations with people today. Don’t let … More Preacher, Work Harder.
Here is another in a series of posts on Intensely Local Ministry. This one may be way out of people’s comfort zone. But then again, Jesus didn’t call us to a life of comfort or even safety. He calls us to seek and serve the lost. This is a link to an NPR story about … More I Don’t Like the Title but I Love this Example
What if your small group and your church truly became transformative in your neighborhood? Friday is for Heart Songs Later today I will post on my experience in Dearborn, MI witnessing to Muslims for the last two days. For now, here is an inspiring video from Soma Communities. Update Jul… Source: Could this Happen in … More Could this Happen in Your Church!
Privileged for a Purpose Why did God choose you? Why did he draw your heart to himself? Why were you placed in a family or a situation where you heard the truth of the gospel and bowed your heart in belief? Why were you privileged to hear and understand and believe and receive Christ … More Privileged for a Purpose
Another in the continuing series Intensely Local posts. Periodically, people ask me questions like, “What motivates you to be so intensely local in your focus of ministry?” The reasons are too numerous to write about today. Part of the answer is simply “reading the Bible.” But an incident that happened in my neighborhood 6 six … More 18 Years of Ineffective Living
“When you ask God for His will to be done in your life, through your life, your whole life is at stake.” That’s when the adventure begins. (Revised from 2010) Source: Your Whole Life is at Stake
Revised from 5 years ago with new ideas and ice-breakers to help you build community in your neighborhood. Two of the neighbors are having parties. There are backyard tents, cars up and down the street, kids are playing in the street and it got me thinking … I’ve witnessed… Source: Starting Parties for Jesus and … More Starting Parties for Jesus and Your Neighbor’s Joy
July 2012 was a good time to think about transforming relationships with friends. So is today. Five foundational principles to transform your relationships with non-Christians.Cultivate the value of caring. Luke 10:25-37 —Many of us think that we care for others becaus… Source: How to Get to Know Non-Christians
Audio of my last message at Trinity Church. This falls into the category of a text and message I wish I could preach in every church in America. Love you Trinity Church family. I wish you well. May our great God and Savior do a mighty work in, through, and all around you as you … More A Diagnostic Tool for the Soul
Here’s a good article that might help you to move up a few seats at church. I would add a number of other positives but this is a very good start. Encourage your pastor and your own heart, move to the front or just a few rows forward. You just might surprise yourself with how … More Why I sit at the front
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