In the late 17th century, the Age of Enlightenment was the beginning of the modern era, a time when knowledge became more emphasized than being. It was a shift epitomized by Descartes…… Read more “How We Miss Out on Grace: Saying so much, doing so little.”
Category: Live among those who don’t know Christ
Leading and Living When the Future Looks Dim
God has called us to be influencers for the Kingdom in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. We can each attest that it’s not always smooth sailing. In…… Read more “Leading and Living When the Future Looks Dim”
When the Ordinary Become Extraordinary
As followers of Christ, each of us has the opportunity to be influencers for the Kingdom (that is, to be leaders) where we live, work, and play. Just…… Read more “When the Ordinary Become Extraordinary”
Does Our Compassion Move us to Action?
When we look out in our world at those far from God, what are the first emotions that come into our heart? Anger (at the effect of…… Read more “Does Our Compassion Move us to Action?”
The Longest 30 Yards
How would you rate your love and motivation for people who do not yet know Jesus? The shepherd, who is a portrait of God’s heart, left 99…… Read more “The Longest 30 Yards”
What Keeps You From Engaging in a Broken World?
If your life were a reflection of the God you follow and believe in, what would those looking on say your God was like? Many of us…… Read more “What Keeps You From Engaging in a Broken World?”
What is God’s Vision for How His People Will Relate Together?
Many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions this time of year. When I think of a list of relational characteristics we can aspire to, one…… Read more “What is God’s Vision for How His People Will Relate Together?”
Who Would You Invite to the First Christmas Party?
Each year, it’s hard for me to take my eyes off of the wonder of God coming to Earth in the form of a humble infant Savior!…… Read more “Who Would You Invite to the First Christmas Party?”
Five Traits of a Christ-follower
This blog, Making Waves, focuses on developing Christ-followers who: Grow in relationship with God Know and live from the Scriptures Live among those who don’t know Christ…… Read more “Five Traits of a Christ-follower”
Living and Making Disciples Among a Broken World
The Navigators Calling (mission) statement describes the outcome of our ministry as “spiritual generations of laborers (people doing God’s work in this world) living and discipling among the lost.” We…… Read more “Living and Making Disciples Among a Broken World”