Another objection to following Jesus’ model goes like this: “Okay, Jesus may have had a plan, but he’s JESUS…I’m not. There is no way I can do what Jesus did.” […]
Another objection to following Jesus’ model goes like this: “Okay, Jesus may have had a plan, but he’s JESUS…I’m not. There is no way I can do what Jesus did.” […]
Jesus came to earth because of our desperate need, but He also was compelled by His deep love for you and me. Love is what drove Him to the cross. […]
When you lose your why, you lose your way. This is true on so many levels. When you lose the why of your purpose, you lose your way and seek […]
Jesus gathered emerging leaders. The second phase in Jesus’ disciple-making process invited disciples to connect with other believers. After John the Baptist was arrested by Herod Antipas, Jesus stepped up […]
Jesus is the vine. We are the branches. On the night before He died, Jesus spent time with His disciples. The disciples had been with Him day and night. They […]
Jesus gave the same invitation to everyone. It was clear, and it called for a decision. Jesus’ invitation could be accepted or rejected, but it couldn’t be ignored. The invitation […]
Conflict happens. Even in the best of relationships, conflict is just a given. Good people who love God and want what’s best can still disagree. And when disagreement goes unresolved, […]
The year was AD 400, and Patricius resided in northeast England. The island had been home to the Britons, the Celtic people who populated what is now the British Isles. […]
You were made to make an eternal impact. God didn’t save you to simply live a life that was safe, predictable and cautious. He saved you to leave a legacy […]
What does a disciple look like? Clarifying and simplifying the definition of a disciple is critical if your church is going to be committed to making disciples. You can’t have […]
