Okay, this is the part where we get out of the canoe. No, I don’t mean when I tip and fall in the water, which happens sometimes or often. It’s thinking about the statement, “life is better…” In the previous
Life is Better part 2
Life is Better…pt. 1
“Life is better in a canoe” Wow. Yeah, I can see that. I read that statement on a sign as I drove past a canoe rental on the Grand River. Makes sense eh? They want to rent you a canoe
Fun and Food and Just Fun!
Being a part of the extended family of Diaspora is fun. I don’t mean that to sound frivolous or silly but it’s true. We have a lot of fun. And food, a lot of food. Part of being the Church
5 More Ways to Make Disciples: Other Stuff
Okay, we talked in the first post about how the #1 thing in making disciples who make disciples in whatever ministry you’re in is their deep and growing relationship with God. But what about the other stuff? 5 Ways to Grow
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
Play by Play #4
Hmmm, it seems like my play by play comments always tie into my failings. Well, I guess that’s okay. The whole idea is a behind the scenes with this blog. Over the last two weeks, our fam has been away to
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
Who Grew You?
Who discipled you? Who helped you become the person you are now? I bet you can think of one particular person. Or maybe two. Could have been a teacher, a pastor, a coach, a youth leader or a parent. Could
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