If you start a marathon as if it were a sprint, you will use your energy too quickly and give up too soon. When it comes to making disciples, remember […]
If you start a marathon as if it were a sprint, you will use your energy too quickly and give up too soon. When it comes to making disciples, remember […]
King Saul’s choice. The king was at a crossroads. He had been given a direct command to wipe out the Amalekites. Nothing was to be left standing. But his men […]
Technology and isolation Because of technology, we have so many opportunities to connect with people. And yet, people everywhere are feeling more disconnected and isolated than ever before. Ear buds […]
The church with a severe case of “ethnicitus” I’ll never forget sitting behind my desk staring at the report in front of me. It was my first time to be […]
Jesus’ strategic process is linear. People move from one stage to the next as they develop. This is the natural way things grow. When you look at a stalk of […]
After praising God the Father, the next line of Jesus’ model prayer is a petition for God’s will to be enacted in and through our lives. “Your kingdom come, Your […]
Pastor Walter and his compassionLooking out over the 600,000 people living in the poorest part of Lima, Peru, you can almost feel the oppression. Many of these people came out […]
The second dimension of a disciple is that he is progressively developing the character and the competencies of Jesus in his own life. Remember, a disciple is one who follows […]
It’s easy to go through the motions, pretending to be devoted to Jesus. People can use religious words, attend church, and sing worship songs, but still never allow Christ to […]
Nobody likes hitting the wall. Athletes hit the wall when they can’t go any farther. Students hit the wall when they can’t study any more. When you and I make […]
