The book Soul-shaping Small groups by Kim Engelmann made me reflect on the need for groups and individuals to create space for God to be heard and to work in our lives. All of us need to experience the presence of God whether its on our own or in com
Read more…I've been struggling with this question for a while and can't seem to bring these two truths together: The concept of human free will, along side Jesus' teachings with statements like "whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it
Read more…Judas was one of the twelve disciples. Peter was one of the twelve disciples. What was the difference between the two and is there anything we can learn and apply in our discipleship processes?
Read more…A great little book by Nancy Leigh DeMoss...a quick 33 pages of challenging thought provoking heart searching nuggets to read anytime of year.
She creatively follows the challenge with application or what I like to call "putting skin on" living out
Read more…Anybody receive any good FAITH BUILDING gifts for Christmas?
I received THE ESSENTAIL JONATHAN EDWARDS COLLECTION (5 paperbacks), TAPESTRY by Adrian Rogers - a study in prophecy and God's promises, and a John Piper devotional, TASTE AND SEE.
Read more…By Trevor Hudson
Foreword by Dallas Willard
My comment >>> Have only skimmed the book so far but it looks like a fresh perspective on discipleship. Each chapter includes a reading sec
Read more…I really feel that we are all here to make a difference in others lives. I think the greatest thing christians can do is to leave a legacy that will honor God by the way we live. I want to help others, encourage others, and build into their lives thi
Read more…Let me show you the source of our strength, assurance, and hope through the eyes of a hymn writer:
He Giveth More Grace by Annie Johnson Flint
I have been asked to lead a prayer vigil this coming Sunday evening outside the home of a 10 year old boy who is battling pneumonia and leukemia. I am honored to do so, but I have never attended a prayer vigil, much less led one.
I am comfortable
Read more…What do you think?...What makes one believer an Intercessor while some seem to have no interest in intercession? Is it a gift? A calling? A mark of spiritual maturity or obedience? How does a person move from self-centered prayer to being burdene
Read more…"Prayer is another way of telling God that we have all confidence in him but no confidence in our own native powers. Neglect of prayer is an effrontry to God , for by it we are saying that we have confidence in the fresh and can operate the spiritual
Read more…c. 1984/2004 (20th Anniversary Edition with Leader's Guide, Baker Books.
Bill Hull writes with years of experience under his belt. He has lived out his mission to return the church to its discipleship roots as a pastor and as a leader of an independe
Christ said He came so we would "Have life and have it abundantly," but I always assumed that meant an abundant spiritual life, that my needs (food, shelter etc) would be met, but not that I would move into a mansion and make a six-figure salary. The
Read more…Can anyone recommend a good conference or training event to help women who are in ministry better understand the issues women (college, or young adult single or married) are facing today and help sharpen our skills for speaking to those issues? Ther
Read more…What comes to mind when you think of the term, "Evangelism?"
I think my first exposure to Evangelism was at a "tent meeting" where a preacher was preaching a "hell-fire and brimstone" message in which people were being converted through fear.
Lat
Read more…I know many of us have quiet time in the morning &/or the evening. I was just wondering what you do to bring God into your life during the 'everyday stuff'.
I have about 40 minutes, either walking to get my kids from school & then waiting or sittin
Read more…The second step of discipleship ... follows after a good start. That good start is acknowledgment of the need to Follow Him. As important is the acknowledgement of the Commission by Jesus...
I have a favorite singer/songwriter by the name of Marty
Read more…One of the best resources that I've seen on Resolving Conflict is a book by Ken Sande, "The Peace Maker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict" Baker Books (2004).
In his book, Ken elaborates on how the following principles can lead to
Read more…This is a very good book to lay a foundation and a guide to help us grow in our walk with God. I would highly recommend this to anyone who feels as if there walk with God is inconsistent, frustrating, and not fullfillng your soul. This will help all
Read more…My husband is a Youth Pastor and one of the mission trips that we have done is through the SanFrancisco YWAM base.
We were sent into the Tenderloin District and the Haight/Ashberry area to minister to homeless, drug addicted, prostitutes, etc. For
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