What Would Happen if We Began the New Year by …
December 24, 2011
What do you think would happen? Think about it. Millions and millions and millions of people around the world spending one hour with God …. via What Would Happen if ….
Tag: Making Disciples
Engaging the Non-Christian Mind
December 22, 2011
If truth takes them to the left today on issue A, it may take them to the right tomorrow on issue B. In a week, the truth might lead to a third or previously un-thought of perspective. [For more see …] Engaging the Non-Christian Mind.
“Why Do We Need Words for the Gospel?”
December 21, 2011
Thursday is for Discipleship A few months ago, I had a conversation with a woman who had some serious questions about evangelism and discipleship and how the two worked together. If you have spent any time reading here in the blog, you know that my own perspective is that dividing the task of “making disciples” … More “Why Do We Need Words for the Gospel?”
Lurching, Lunging, and Leaning into the Spirit of God
December 19, 2011
What if the only thing holding us back from true intimacy with God, true transformation by the Spirit of God was fear? Lurching, Lunging, and Leaning into the Spirit of God.
A Night Owl’s Yearning to Be a Morning Person
December 18, 2011
Wednesday Discussion “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” (Mark 1:35) “But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” (Luke 5:16 ESV) Rising early in the morning to pray seems to have been a habit with … More A Night Owl’s Yearning to Be a Morning Person
We’ve Got Discipleship All Wrong
December 18, 2011
We’ve got it all wrong and we have to get it right because it is the mission of the church to Make Disciples. See link below and join the discussion. We’ve Got Discipleship All Wrong.
Measuring Our Passion for the Lost
December 15, 2011
How much do we really love our neighbors? How much do we really care for the lost? How much do we really love our Lord when we do not do what he tells us to do? (see the link below) Measuring Our Passion for the Lost.
Launching New Believers for Transformational Futures
December 14, 2011
Thursday is for Discipleship It’s A.D. 51 and a month or two months ago the Apostle Paul had planted the church in Thessalonica. Now he’s in Corinth and he pens 1 Thessalonians to encourage the saints there in their new faith in Christ. What this means is that when we look at 1 Thessalonians, we … More Launching New Believers for Transformational Futures
Discipleship, Attributes of God, Top Ten Church Risks, Idolatry, Tim Keller and more
December 9, 2011
Weekend links Some good links here. Can’t vouch for all of them, can’t agree with all of them, but all of them will make you think. Growing as a Leader of God’s Church Five Attributes of a Church in Decline (Tony Morgan) Top Ten Risks Associated with Churches (EFCA NATIONAL) Feeding the Beast of Idolatry … More Discipleship, Attributes of God, Top Ten Church Risks, Idolatry, Tim Keller and more
Helping Your People Embrace the Mission of God
December 9, 2011
#4 Cultivate a Winning Team Atmosphere of Expectancy and Cooperation –God is calling people from every nation, tribe and tongue into his forgiven and forever family that he calls his church. Cultivate a “the gates shall not prevail against us” attitude. God is for us who can be against us. Help your people remember that God wins. … More Helping Your People Embrace the Mission of God
