I’ve been praying for friends across the country who are experiencing deep hardships. I’m often caught up with emotion for the burdens they bear. Jesus’ disciples must…… Read more “The Sustaining Presence of the Holy Spirit”
Category: Engage in community with other Christ-followers
Bursting the Bubble: Breaking Down Barriers
Maybe it’s a doctor’s call that sends you reeling, or ambulance lights in the dark. Maybe your spouse has lost their job or you have a kid…… Read more “Bursting the Bubble: Breaking Down Barriers”
Disciplemaking 101: The Basics of Discipling Someone (Part 2)–Three Starting Points
Depending on where your friend is spiritually, here are three starting points in helping him or her grow toward Jesus: • Starting Point #1: For friends who…… Read more “Disciplemaking 101: The Basics of Discipling Someone (Part 2)–Three Starting Points”
Disciplemaking 101: Keep Your Eyes Open
We live in broken world that needs Jesus. Simple disciplemaking demands that we have our eyes open for opportunities to help people begin following Him. What if Jesus hadn’t…… Read more “Disciplemaking 101: Keep Your Eyes Open”
Real Evidence of the Blessing of God
Is God’s blessing seen in financial affluence? In marriage? In having children? A good job? Think again. This past year, one of the Scripture passages that God…… Read more “Real Evidence of the Blessing of God”
Rowing the Boat Alone
Is it just me, or do toddlers seem to have a built-in independence muscle? How many times have we heard a three year old say, “I do…… Read more “Rowing the Boat Alone”
Depending on One Another
In the New Testament we read about the way the early church lived—dependent on one another in a way that’s difficult for American Christians to imagine. Last…… Read more “Depending on One Another”
Boosting the Horsepower of Our Friendships
We know that community is a vital idea for us as God’s people. But how do we make the most of it? How do we tell if…… Read more “Boosting the Horsepower of Our Friendships”
Home Alone
I was reminded of the concept of community during the Christmas season while watching one of our favorite holiday movies, Home Alone. It fits perfectly with the American…… Read more “Home Alone”
The Government Will Rest on His Shoulders
The Scriptures give us such reason for hope in the midst of our broken world during this Advent season. It should come as no surprise that each…… Read more “The Government Will Rest on His Shoulders”