Category Archives: Disciple-making

Three approaches to communication and leadership

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Sometimes we’re not seeing the results we desire in relationships because we fail to recognize that different situations call for different approaches to communication and leadership. Continue reading →

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10 marks of immature Christians

Posted on March 9, 2016 by

A helpful list of 10 things that expose immature Christians. Continue reading →

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What do most students entering university believe?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

The tension is not about belief in a Creator but whether or not it is safe to believe in one absolute God — especially if one’s beliefs discredit the beliefs of others. Continue reading →

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We are unworthy servants

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Jesus snaps the rhetorical trap by shifting to the perspective of the servant and what it means to be His servant. This is the attitude of the true followers of Jesus. Continue reading →

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The change we all need

Posted on October 14, 2014 by

Deep inner change is necessary if we hope to address our deepest needs. Continue reading →

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Every day is NOT a great day

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

Do we now live in cultures that encourage unrealistic expectations of uninterrupted happiness? I find it troubling when the Church strains to paint everything in such positive terms that believers are shocked and perhaps disillusioned by trials and suffering. Continue reading →

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Don’t waste your ministry on dogs and pigs

Posted on July 16, 2014 by

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces” (Matthew 7:6). These are strong and difficult words … Continue reading →

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