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Reflections on Scripture, theology, discipleship, and the work of ministry. Written to help you understand the Bible and follow Christ with conviction.
3 Things that Keep Disrupting the Goal of the Local Church and How to Overcome Them.
PREFACE In a conversation with the senior pastor of my church, Dr. Lema, we were discussing the role of the Holy Spirit. The question came up, if one of the Holy Spirit’s functions is [...]
3 Easy Things Your Church Can Do to Keep First-Time Guests.
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. We’ve seen the revolving door. Someone new comes in, we smile, the excitement is there, but after a week or so, that new family, or that new [...]
3 Things We Can Do in Youth Ministry During COVID-19 So it can Thrive, not Just Survive.
3 Things We Can Do in Youth Ministry During COVID-19 So it can Thrive, not Just Survive. If you serve in youth ministry at any capacity you'd know that 2020 would be the worst [...]
Worship & Student Ministry – Defining Worship
Worship & Student Ministry - Defining Worship Ever seen this image before? Is it a duck? Is it a rabbit? which one did you see first? With this in mind, let's imagine a scenario [...]
For I Know the Plans…
PREFACE Good ole Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (NIV) So many of us [...]
What does it mean to pray “In the name of Jesus”?
Preface I was taught to pray using the name of Jesus. It was never explained in detail. It was simply how prayer worked. You asked God for something, you thanked Him, and you closed [...]
Disciples don’t sit on couches, they take action.
Discipleship - Introduction Let's talk about discipleship. For the last 27 years of my life, I’ve noticed that the first thing I do when I get home is sit on the couch. It’s automatic, I [...]
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