I ran across this table that shows some of the hindrances to our prayer life, and the corresponding scriptures that back it up. I think as we all look at our hearts and our lives we need to make sure we have confessed our sin and our hearts are clean
There are many who would say that the Great Commission was for the generation of the original recipients only. Others say that it is trans-generational and applies to all belivers for all time. Which is more accurate and why?
During this season of Christmas we sing carols with words such as "Oh come let us adore Him." What does it look like to intentionally adore Him on a daily basis?
Jenni Biegler shared about having a different worship language.
If you feel God has placed you in a certain congregation, then you must believe that He will accomplish His purpose in you and in the people there by your presence. Until a different wo
"Presenting Jesus not only as the Servant who redeems and forgives, but also as the King who demands loyalty and devotion, is an important task facing the church today. Unless we do a better job at the front end of people's Christian experience, we a
Because of knowing the origins, history (including how it was outlawed by my Puritan ancestors), and all the self-indulgences and gross materialism, I cannot take part in something that is so compromised with pagan traditions. Does anyone else feel
Talking with Reuben Deil the other day and he asked if the 247 Network had a forum. I told him that there was a blog on the website but no "forum". So I am trying this out to see if the word is disseminated adequately . . .
All these years it has never occurred to me, that the ancient monastic vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience were a direct response to the issues of money, sex, and power, until I read 'The Challenge of the Disciplined Life' by Richard J. Foster.
Can we extrapolate the means by which to Make Disciples or the command to Make Disciples from verses other than the Great Commission? If so, which ones?
Jill Labbe, editorial director of the Star-Telegram writes, "If you want to put Christ back into Christmas, then instead of battling the mall crowd to spend outrageous amounts of money on presents that will be forgotten by Easter, use that time and m
In the interest of full disclosure, I am a BIG John Piper fan. This book, FOR THE FAME OF GOD'S NAME, is a collection of relatively brief and easy to read essays by those John has mentored, inspired, challenged, and taught. Covering some of Piper's f
I am on a job market and received an interview invitation from Loyola University Maryland. As I know of the school has a Jesuit foundation, I've got some reluctance deep in my heart. What do you think of working for a Catholic school? I'll appreciate
I'm looking for feedback from my fellow Discipleship Network friends on how you have encouraged, challenged and spurred others on to a more pro-active form of discipelship. So many people are content to sit in the pew and observe their faith rather
A thought or three and some questions have come to mind for me after a messaging conversation I had with a mentor of mine concerning discipleship. I will do my utmost to keep this as simple as possible, mostly because I have a tendacy to make somethi