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Jesus Calls You to Increasing Levels of Commitment

Jesus Calls You to Increasing Levels of Commitment

Growth happens when you go beyond your comfort zone. When you’re stretched and challenged to do things that aren’t already comfortable for you, you’re enabled to reach new levels of […]

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6 Hindrances To Your Answered Prayers

6 Hindrances To Your Answered Prayers

Have you ever prayed and didn’t see results? I believe the Bible teaches that God always answers our prayers. Sometime His answer is “yes” and we see His visible provision. […]

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Identifying Your Field - You Are Where You Are For A Reason

Identifying Your Field – You Are Where You Are For A Reason

Years ago, when Christians talked about living on mission, they envisioned people who felt called to take the gospel to distant lands and different cultures. Today, however, living on mission […]

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4 Reasons Why Making Disciples Is Important

4 Reasons Why Making Disciples Is Important

Multiplying disciples is the healthiest, most effective way for a church, student ministry or campus ministry to grow. Acts 6.7 ESV says, “And the word of God continued to increase, […]

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Disobeying Jesus’ Clear Commands

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 everyone” Mark 16.15 NLT. Then, in Acts 1.8 […]

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What Are The Benefits Of Prayer?

What Are The Benefits Of Prayer?

Some people struggle when it comes to prayer. I remember talking with a man who said, “I can pray for my friends and family, but I don’t feel worthy to […]

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Casting A More Compelling Vision

Casting A More Compelling Vision

After you’ve determined the person God wants you to disciple, it’s time to ask if they’re interested. Specifically, you want to ask him or her to start meeting with you […]

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How to Share Your Christ Story in a Compelling Way

How to Share Your Christ Story in a Compelling Way

When you share your Christ story, you want to do it in a compelling way. It’s possible that you’ll only have a couple of minutes to say what you want […]

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Ways To Deal With Disappointments That Come With Making Disciples

Ways To Deal With Disappointments That Come With Making Disciples

When you invest in people, you should also prepare yourself for disappointment. Inevitably, someone you’ve prayed for will stop short of surrendering to Jesus. Someone you’ve worked alongside will abandon […]

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4 Practical Ways To Extend God's Grace to Others

4 Practical Ways To Extend God’s Grace to Others

Each of us stands in need of God’s grace, but each of us also has the opportunity to reflect God’s grace to the people around us. (2 Corinthians 3.18 TLB) […]

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