Stan Lee passed away in mid November at age 95. Who’s Stan Lee? Okay, you’re not a comic book fan if you ask that question. Stan, the man, Lee was the guy behind Marvel comics and it’s myriad heroes and
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5 Ways to Grow as Disciples of Jesus
Sometimes I need to get smacked by a plank. Remember when Jesus talked about how we must take the plank/log/beam out of our own eye before we point out the speck in our friend’s eye? In Matthew chapter 7:1-5, He
Disciplemaking is Succession Planning
[okay, I don’t really like the suits visual for disciplemaking, too formal and very male but the nurturing/watering motif is right on — this applies to men, women, children, youth, anyone!!] What do you look for in a co-worker
I See That!
Do we take time to notice things around us? People, animals, creeks, trees, clouds, thunderstorms. Okay, I might say thunderstorms are easy to notice and that of course I notice them. BECAUSE I run to the car, close windows or
Know Who You Are
In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of a psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agent in charge called a nearby pizza parlour to order a quick
Disciples Making Disciples Until…
Making disciples who make disciples — it’s a process not a product. Remember what Jesus said was the most important commandment and I’d say is the definition of a disciple? “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all
Teaching Discipleship vs. Making Disciples
In the movie, THE GUARDIAN, actor Kevin Costner plays Ben Randall, the instructor for new potential Coast Guard Swimmers. These are the ones who go into the water to save people often in frigid or dangerous conditions. In one
Seize THIS Day
A day can bring a lot of different things. One week ago, we were in the latter stages of an ice storm so all the schools were closed. (I received a phone call at 6am last Monday to tell me
What is it About You?
Okay, sounds like a gripe doesn’t it? Kind of like, “what’s wrong with you?” or “why are you so…?” But that’s not what I mean. What I’m saying is that you are unique. There’s no one else quite like you.
What’s the Big Deal About Disciplemaking?
Coupla’ things. First, people don’t know what that means. What does it mean to make a disciple? Is that getting someone to run around in a bathrobe (like in a Chrismas pageant) and spout Bible verses? Is it some