Do you believe that your life matters? That you’re destined to bring healing to a broken world that needs what you have to offer? Yes, you! Jesus’ appeal to some…… Read more “Being a Missionary Where You Are”
Category: Grow in relationship with God
Disciplemaking 101: Stay Flexible and Ready to Respond to an Opportunity
Over the years, I’ve found that many of the most spiritually fruitful encounters I’ve had with people were completely unplanned. They demanded flexibility on my part. God…… Read more “Disciplemaking 101: Stay Flexible and Ready to Respond to an Opportunity”
What Jesus Prayed for Us Guarantees our Future
What is the long-term goal for our lives? Ultimately, God is in the business of renovating us—remaking us in the image of God. Humankind was created that…… Read more “What Jesus Prayed for Us Guarantees our Future”
The Word of God Will Make Us Famous
Questioning whether you read that correctly? Read on… In my last post, we saw how the Word of truth—the Gospel—produces hope in our lives, hope that is…… Read more “The Word of God Will Make Us Famous”
Need More Faith, Love and Hope?
The apostle Paul had something very specific in mind (much of the time), when he talked about the “word of God” (e.g., Colossians 1:25). The Bible itself…… Read more “Need More Faith, Love and Hope?”
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”
Humility = Letting Down our Guard
I was once asked to consider taking a new job in the organization I worked for at the time. Instead of just talking with Pam and making…… Read more “Humility = Letting Down our Guard”
What Friendships Can You Really Depend On?
Recently I quoted Thoreau, who said, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” I’ve felt that way at times—have you? I remember sitting heartbroken in a church…… Read more “What Friendships Can You Really Depend On?”
Pass-on-able Tool #3: The Wheel
As we continue to discuss making disciples, I have one more illustration to share that could be a practical tool to help you visually explain how a…… Read more “Pass-on-able Tool #3: The Wheel”
God’s Instrument and Three Partners for Making Disciples
In my last post, I talked about the fact that, in and of ourselves, we are ill-equipped to make disciples. It is God’s work. We cannot be…… Read more “God’s Instrument and Three Partners for Making Disciples”