Monday Discussion Question: If the gospel of the King and his Kingdom is not a joy of inestimable value to me, am I a disciple of Christ? (cf. Mt. 13:44-46)
Thursday is for Discipleship (Listening to Jesus Series) There is a value to the gospel and of Christ that is beyond calculation. That is the point of Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV). “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy … More What is the Value of the Kingdom of God?
Monday Discussion If Jesus is my Lord, than I am his servant, better, I am his slave. My will must be to do his will. My time is his. My stuff is his. My dreams and aspirations are his. I have been bought with a price. A ransom was paid. I belong to another. The most … More When Does God Get What is His in Your Life?
It’s Empty Headed to Think that Criticism Rather Living Like Jesus is Going to Change the World There is a vicious new sport in our culture that is destroying spiritual passion among many of God’s people across denominational lines. It is currently running rampant in the Evangelical tribe of the church but seems to be … More An Open Letter to My Cranky Ana-Baptist and Reformed Young Friends
Monday Discussion And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach. Mark 3:13-14 (ESV) Jesus walked physically and spiritually with … More “I Can’t Change the World, I’m Amusing Myself to Death”
Thursday is for Discipleship The following quote from Leslie Newbegin is, I think, brilliantly perceptive: In discussions about the contemporary mission of the Church it is often said that the Church ought to address itself to the real questions people are asking. That is to misunderstand the mission of Jesus and the mission of the … More The Nature and Mission of the Church
Monday Discussion Can my readers help me with a list of evangelism / discipleship / church planting issues that they would like to have addressed over the summer months? Please make your suggestions in the comments rather than on facebook.
Thursday is for Discipleship What is the malady of our age? What is it that rips the heart out of our passion for Christ, our thirst for glory? Why are we so anemic in our influence for the Lord of Life? Why are our lives filled with so many trivialities? Why is there so little … More Not Tormented by Sin
Monday is for Discussion How can Harold Camping best redeem his reputation inside and outside the Christian community? Better question: What is the best way to protect the flock of God from such bad exegesis?
Thursday is for Discipleship This year I am working on a project to memorize the book of 2 Timothy. Don’t be impressed. It is embarrassing how poor my memorization habits are. I started this project because I have done a terrible job of memorizing Scripture over the years and wanted to finally give the Holy Spirit … More Why Did Jesus Disciple the Way He Did?
