In life, one decision can change everything. Some of those life-changing decisions are surprising, like when your blind date turns into a fifty-year romance, or when taking the long way home turns into an accident that marks you forever. Other life-changing decisions are obvious even before we make them, like whom we marry, what vocation…
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, In a world filled with noise and distractions, some voices cut through the chaos. One such voice is that of John Cooper, founder and lead singer of the band Skillet and the host of the Cooper Stuff podcast. Recently, Bobby Harrington asked John to record a video for Discipleship.org, sharing his thoughts…
From 1974–1988 I served on the staff of Athletes in Action (AIA) and had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers began their dynasty during those years, winning four Super Bowls in our first six years with the team. I take no credit for those Super Bowl championships, but then…
Then he said, ‘You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: ‘Physician, heal yourself’—meaning, ‘Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.’” Luke 4:23 NLT This is the second time in the Gospels someone wanted to kill Jesus. It won’t be the last. The first was King Herod at Jesus’ birth. This,…
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, Brandon Guindon is a good friend with a really good track record of propagating the DNA of intentional, relational disciple making. We are encouraging everyone to read his book, Disciple Making Culture, as this is the theme of the 2024 Discipleship.org National Disciple Making Forum. I asked Brandon to share what creating…
Let’s look at how Jesus moved His conversation with the woman in John 4 in a more spiritual direction. From Meaningful Conversation to Spiritual Conversation The woman at the well brought up a religious controversy about where people should worship. Jesus addressed the issue and reframed it in light of God’s desire for genuine worshipers:…
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Any study of the topic of prayer, will quickly lead someone to these 3 verses in 1 Thessalonians. We know that a vital prayer life is critical for us as disciple makers,…
Dear Discipleship-First Friends, One of the most important focuses we have, as disciple makers, is connecting with, loving, and discipling lost people to salvation in Jesus. As a part of the process, knowing how to lead people to repentance and baptism is central. So, not too long ago, when I saw the wonderful fruit of…
Patrick of Ireland is one of my faith heroes. It’s unfortunate that the Roman Catholic church claims him as one of their own. Patrick belongs to the ages. His ministry to Ireland took place before there was an Eastern Orthodox Church or a Roman Catholic church. Protestants can claim him as one of their own….
“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.” Luke 4:14-15 NLT “Yet the Galileans welcomed him, for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen everything he did…
Could it really be? Samuel lay in bed waiting, breathing slowly, listening. He knew he had heard his name twice before. Each time he had run to Eli, yet Eli insisted he had not called him. But then, Eli said someone else may be speaking his name, Ywhw, himself. So, Samuel waited. Quiet enough to…
He had to go through Samaria on the way.” John 4:4 NLT Jesus “had” to go through Samaria. The way this is worded, it sounds like Jesus had no other choice. This was His only option. Interesting. The route through Samaria from Judea to Galilee would not be a Jew’s first choice. It was not…
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