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 […]
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 […]
After Jesus invited His first followers to become “fishers of men” Matthew 4.19ESV, He took them on six “fishing trips” to show them what He meant. These six encounters are […]
Why did Jesus stood on Mount Arbel? The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of Mount Arbel. This mountain is a special one […]
Most pastors I talk to know instinctively that they need to be making disciples. But ask a group of pastors to define a disciple and you will get a huge […]
As you look at Jesus’ strategic plan, it is simple. Engage spiritual explorers with the gospel. Connect believers in biblical community and service. Grow disciples by training them to grow […]
What is 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 […]
