Do you consider yourself a generous person with your finances? Think about that question for a moment. As you do, allow me to offer a definition for generosity; to give more than is necessary or expected. So, by that standard, are you generous? I think most of us admire generosity as a virtue. We even…
It is Sunday morning! All over the city families are sleeping in before preparing for the 11:00am service. Breakfast smells great, attitudes are pleasant and church clothes are laid out. They shoot for a 10:45 arrival hoping to secure their regular spots in the back row. Once they finally roll into the parking lot, they’re met…
The clearest exposition on disciple making is the one given by Moses to parents when the nation of Israel was established in the Sinai dessert, as the people came out of Egypt. God’s plan was that parents would obsessively (yes, more on this word below) disciple their children and it would be the primary means…
What is in the power of an invitation? One might think a simple invitation is not really a big deal but let us dig deeper into what an invitation has the power to be. When I was a young kid growing up in a small town, I was invited to try alcohol and marijuana. By the…
If you are making a bicycle, you know what an operational bicycle looks like. It has wheels, brakes, drive and steering systems, and, most importantly, a comfortable seat. Before you ship it out, you can test it to make sure it is operational. But how do you know when a disciple is well-made? “Your success…
The growing season was upon me. I was sure that, like every new year, it was going to be great. I had added a new raised bed. I had dug up the soil and added amendments. A tomato plant I had started from seed was properly placed in the bed. I couldn’t wait to get…
I live in a weird culture. I grew up in, and still live in the Bible Belt where not that long ago, most people believed in Jesus and went to church. However, within my lifetime it has become more common for people not to go to church. But given the history of the area, a…
Reaching your field requires prayerful dependence on God. Reaching people far from God is a supernatural work. You simply can’t do it on your own effort. It requires a prayerful dependence on God every step of the way. I’ll never forget prayer walking in the neighborhood around the church I pastored years ago. Across the…
Every model of ministry claims it is Jesus’ model for ministry The attractional people point to how Jesus drew large crowds with his relevant teaching. The organic people point to Jesus’ small group of twelve. The missional people point to Jesus’ healing ministry and compassion for the poor. The social justice people point to Jesus’…
Years ago when I was an 8th grader, I decided I wanted to grow and gain some muscle. I wanted to get stronger and bigger. I got a set of barbells and went to work. I took the weights outside on our back porch and started doing what I thought would get me results. Believe…
Have you ever stopped and thought about how many different “hats” you wear? Me personally, I think I wear enough hats to take up a whole walk-in closet! Wife, mom of three, personal chef and chauffeur, referee, professional maid, small group leader, friend, daughter, full time admin, image bearer of God…I mean the list can…
A disciple of Jesus is generous with their talents. When did you most experience being generous with a specific talent, skill set, or gifting God gave you? Go ahead, take a minute to reflect. I’ll wait… If you’re reading this, it means that you are likely passionate about disciple-making. Chances are, then, that your thoughts…
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