In the last post we talked about the value of “attraction” in bringing people to Christ. We looked at the importance of being set apart and different from our…… Read more “Match the Hatch”
Category: Reproduce spiritual generations
Evangelism and the Art of Tying Fishing Flies
Some of us remember a time when we were trained in a style of evangelism that was technique-driven and, at times, even gimmick-filled, to “get the job…… Read more “Evangelism and the Art of Tying Fishing Flies”
A Single Thread—Beautiful but Not Enough
As beautiful as the structure and color of an individual thread is, it is much more beautiful when woven with other threads into a tapestry. In the…… Read more “A Single Thread—Beautiful but Not Enough”
Proof of Life
I enjoy action films—where things blow up, kidnappings happen, and heroic rescues win the day! That’s where I learned the phrase “proof of life.” When the police…… Read more “Proof of Life”
Be a Light in our Dark World – Tool #3 Live a Questionable Life
We just sent a great book out to about 150 of our friends. It’s called Surprise the World, and is by Michael Frost. Let me whet your appetite for…… Read more “Be a Light in our Dark World – Tool #3 Live a Questionable Life”
Be A Light in our Dark World – Tool #2 Get God Involved!
What is it that 99 percent of people possess? I’m sure you thought of several things. The one I’m thinking of is neighbors. Most people live in some kind…… Read more “Be A Light in our Dark World – Tool #2 Get God Involved!”
Seeking and Finding God With All Our Hearts
In the Christmas story of Matthew, we see an amazing portrait of seeking . . . and finding. For background, in the Old Testament God told Israel…… Read more “Seeking and Finding God With All Our Hearts”
Three Ways to Begin Helping Someone Spiritually
Perhaps sometime today (or even as you read the title of this post) God’s Spirit brought someone to mind who would benefit from your encouragement to know and…… Read more “Three Ways to Begin Helping Someone Spiritually”
Want to Change the Way You Smell? Start Inside!
How we behave is a direct result of our heart health. In the last post we started talking about how people around us would characterize our “aroma.”…… Read more “Want to Change the Way You Smell? Start Inside!”
How do you Smell? Ha!
This past week, as I walked into the garage, an offensive odor hit my nostrils. Ugh! Something was dead somewhere in the garage. My wife, Pam, would…… Read more “How do you Smell? Ha!”