We Walk This Together
If you have followed any of my other writings, blogs or even read some of my books you might be aware of…
Disobeying Jesus’ Clear Commands
Sharing the gospel isn’t a suggestion. It’s a command. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to…
Together for the Harvest
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out…
The Hard Thing
Forgiveness means letting the other person off the hook for the pain they have caused you. The Mayo Clinic says forgiveness is…
Discipling Children: Protecting the Future (Part 3)
This is the final installment in a three-part series on parenting, outlining three phases of discipleship in our children. PLANT THE SEEDS:…
Discipling Children: Providing for the Plant (Part 2)
This is the second in a three-part series on parenting, outlining three phases of discipleship in our children. PLANT THE SEEDS: Discipleship…
A Disciplemaking Pathway Is Not a Greatest Hits Collection
It’s Sunday morning. You’ve just moved into a new community and you’re “church shopping.” Before visiting the next church, you check out…
Discipling Children: Planting the Seeds (Part 1)
My husband and I teach a class of 100 adults on Sunday mornings. Earlier this year we were walking through J.D. Greear’s…
The Crisis in Children’s Discipleship
As a lead pastor, grandfather, and national leader, I am becoming increasingly concerned about discipling our children. What is happening in North…
Why Your Church Needs a Weekend Worship Plan
Have you heard the classic debate about weekend worship services? People in ministry like to argue about whether the Church is “all…
Trusting & Being Trustworthy
Jesus’ disciples, then and now, are characterized by both trusting what Jesus promised and being trustworthy themselves. I’ve chosen to relate these…
Intentional Leadership Begins with Intentionally Abiding
“Thank you for leading this group and for discipling me,” Shea said as we stood next to our trucks in the coffee shop…
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