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
I recently asked a resident of our mission " Why is it that so many men keep returning to the mission and re-enter our program?" His explanation was that they were (and he) three fiven' it. Upon further discussion I found he was referring to Pro
Anyone out there participate in the Bible in 90 days. I am thinking of using this for some small group materials. I really am interested in how to sustain it throughout the whole 90 days and whether or not participation went up or down as a result
In my hunger for becoming a disciplemaker, I found Dallas Willard's The Great Omission written in 2006. He says "I often tell people I can give them one verse that is worth more than any college education, and it is Joshua 1:8. It will guarantee them
"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
Just curious as to how many of you miss the Discipleship Journal magazine? I have almost every issue from number 25 to the last one they put out. I have read and re-read them many times, and have even used many of the articles as Bible study lesson
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
One of the most revealing passages on discipleship in the early church is Acts 2:42. A lot of the things that the church does today are not listed here. Would we be better off to let them die a natural death instead of trying to keep them alive by ar
In the Cell meeting I am attending, we studying Mathew 5, 6 and 7. Because of the richness and depth of the passages, we end up doing only one verse per session (one and half hours). The encouragement is that we look at a passage and see what the dif
It is our VISION and call, and commitment to point the church back onto the path of making disciples. It is our passion and directive to lead Christians away from our false perceptions and into His way.
Are groups of 3 or 4 of the same gender the most effective way to create a transparent, reproducing, relational environment for transformation into Christlikeness?
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
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
I didn't know how I was going to feel when one of my parents were called Home to be with the Lord! I cannot tell you the Peace I have experienced since my Father died in May. My Mother and I were there at the end and I have never had the breakdown
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