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]
168 hours
Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. ‘’Acts 2:42 The early church had a simple agenda when they gathered: teaching, fellowship, love feasts, and prayer. According to Acts 2:46 they made these a part of their daily lives together. Let me put… [Read More]
Values
“When I can base a decision more on values than on data, I am able to lead with great confidence and persuasive force.”—Richard Kriegbaum, Leadership Prayers, p. 104 “ Why do values matter? Our values inform everything we do. If a proposal or decision does not align with our values we will not do it…. [Read More]
Against Rage
“But Jesus called them to Him and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant…’” – Matthew 20:25, 26 (RSV) It does not require genius to… [Read More]
Join God
“And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the LORD has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” – 2 Samuel 5:24 I wrote last about our influence and how our presence matters. You can read about my reflections on… [Read More]
Influence
“The two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here-sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are going to destroy this place,” – Genesis 19: 12-13a Reading the account of Lot in Sodom several events stand out: the lostness of the city,… [Read More]
