Continued from Monday (What is a Christian? How should he view himself and his mission? Part 1) “What is a Christian: How Should He View himself and His Mission? (Part 2) A settler, like a sojourner, is a person who is on a journey. My image, as a white-middle class 49 years old,* who grew … More The Difference Between a Sojourner and a Settler
Thursday is for Discipleship I used to give a talk on the will of God based on answering four basic questions. The title of the talk was: “The Will of God is a Dangerous Paradise.” The idea was that the will of God may seem frightening but in reality, nothing is better or more fulfilling … More The Will of God is a Dangerous Paradise
Thursday is for Discipleship “Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, …” —Luke 8:1 Do you want to become like Jesus? Of course you do. Can I suggest a simple process that will help you make … More What Was the #1 Priority of Jesus’ Public Ministry?
Thursday Discussion I am becoming more and more convinced that there is a tidal wave coming to the American Church. It is doctrinal in nature and unless pastors and church leaders are released from their bondage to the therapeutic concerns of people in their pulpits and teaching, the American Church is going to see tidal-wave-like … More The Tidal Wave Coming to the American Church
#2 by reader visits in 2010. This one generated quite a bit of discussion and I hope it generates more. Here it is again with some slight emendations. It is also coming soon to youtube.com. We Have Discipleship All Wrong The surprising thing is that what I am about to write will sound radical. It’s … More Number 2 Blog Post from 2010
Monday Discussion [Revised and updated from 2010] Developing an “intensely local” vision for church planters and others who just want to make a difference. Thesis: To really get to know a community, you have to “press the flesh.” You need to develop real relationships with real people. This will involve changing both our mindset and … More How to Do Reconnaissance into the Neighborhood’s Soul
Tuesday is for Discipleship You aren’t growing as a Christian because you don’t need him. “But,” you say, “I do need him. Without Christ I have no forgiveness of sins, no relationship with the Father, no way to heaven, no hope of eternity in fellowship with Christ and all those who have loved his appearing” … More You Aren’t Growing as a Christian Because You Don’t Need Him
Tuesday is for Preaching Joshua 1 “Be strong and courageous” (Vs 6) “Only be strong and very courageous” (Vs. 7) “Be strong and courageous.” (Vs. 9) “Do not be frightened, and Do not be dismayed” (Vs. 9) Five times in the span of 4 verses God tells Joshua essentially what Jesus told the disciples on … More Preacher, Be Bold
Thursday is for Discipleship The surprising thing is that what I am about to write will sound radical. It’s not. It’s biblical. It’s what Jesus taught, which I suppose was radical in its time. But it is not the practice of the modern church, so it is going to sound radical because it goes against … More We’ve Got Discipleship All Wrong
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