The man is discipled not when he completes a period of time studying content, but when through conversation with Holy Spirit is transformed into Christlikeness. A “great” disciple is he who has been “greatly” transformed. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image fromContinue reading “Discipleship”
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Why Easter is Important
Few men escape stone-clad tombs; no man escapes death.
Why We Must Pause On Difficult Truths
The clear minded instinctively turn away from suffering. When confronted with the pains and sufferings of life, it is quite normal to change topic, scroll away, look elsewhere. Part of this is the glory of being human, we were made to love that which is aesthetic, formed, beautiful. On the other hand it is thatContinue reading “Why We Must Pause On Difficult Truths”
The Triumphal Entry
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The New Birth
The gospel is mostly a declaration of things that have happened to us. Events and happenings transpired around the shores of Galilee and near Jerusalem (now some years ago) and have had a shocking affect upon your life. You will never be the same. The important part is that they happened, and that they happenedContinue reading “The New Birth”
A Letter to Myself
Dear young leader, The anointing of the Lord to lead is selected by an invisible hand. God raises up leaders and tears them down. You will face the praise and scorn of others simply because you will be in their eye. The person at the front receives the most criticism because he will also receiveContinue reading “A Letter to Myself”
The Church: a vision for present and future
A ship is built for two reasons: to weather the conditions of travel and to carry passengers to a destination. Both are necessary for a proper vessel. One may build a church to weather cultural/social conditions with little regard for the destination. One may also envision and build a church for the destination with littleContinue reading “The Church: a vision for present and future”
You Must Renew Your Mind
At the new birth, God gives us a new spirit. It is a glorious truth worth exploration and meditation. He does not however, give us an entirely new mind. The seat of the mind is where our thoughts and perceptions are concentrated. It’s though the mind that we perceive life as it plays out inContinue reading “You Must Renew Your Mind”
The Battle for Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the most unique city on the earth. Everyone has an opinion on it. It divides, it unites, it infuriates; rejoicing and sorrow have filled its ancient streets. Is there any other like it? During its long history, Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, besieged 23 times, and destroyed twice.Continue reading “The Battle for Jerusalem”
Finding the Will of God
Settle the fact that we’re not that great at hearing the Lord and He is really good at leading us in spite of that fact.
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