Meet Sandra and Grahame Wade. Aussies. Mid-70s. Came to Jesus later in life (mid-40). Founders of the ministry known as Open Arms. What do most of us do when we become Jesus followers? In my experience, we generally try to align with Jesus and continue on with our own lives. Not these two. They heard… [Read More]
What is That in Your Hand?
When Moses met God in the desert, Moses offered every excuse for why he was not the right person tofree God’s people from slavery. Finally, God asked Moses what he had in his hand. “A staff,” Mosesreplied. God turned it into a serpent—and then turned it back into a staff. Moses’ only resource becamethe tool… [Read More]
For Real
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.—Matthew 7:21 When I was in fourth grade, the surf culture exploded in the South Bay. I remember pleading with my mom for white jeans, a Pendleton and blue… [Read More]
The Power of Relationship
[Andrew] first found his brother Simon, and said to him, we have found the Messiah…Philip found Nathaniel and said to him, we have found him…”—John 1:41, 45 I have spent the last few days reflecting on the pivotal role relationships play in opening doors for ministry. “Frank” became a follower of Jesus on Friday. A… [Read More]
Disciple-Making: The Centrality of Prayer
Some may wonder why we emphasize the role of prayer in the disciple-making process. It’s simple:nothing significant happens in ministry without an undergirding of prayer. A recent example:Last Sunday in my prayer time, I asked God to provide me with some new Bible Dialogue contacts since Ihad no dialogues in process. Later that morning at… [Read More]
The Power of a Good Question
The discipleship journey often begins with a question. “Rabbi, where are you staying?” “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” Questions have a surprising degree of power that can open doors to unimaginable conversations and consequences. Some of my discipling relationships have begun with… [Read More]
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