When we watch Jesus making disciples in the Gospels, we observe a pattern that we can replicate. While it seems presumptuous to invite others to follow us, we can find relief when we remember that they are not so much imitating us as imitating Jesus.
Read MoreA disciple is someone who watches Jesus and imitates Him on a daily basis in order to become like Him for the good of others. This is the heart of Joining Jesus on His Mission and showing others how to do the same.
Read MoreGod has already given us what the world so desperately needs, but we don't have it in us to give it away, at least to the degree that God has planned. To do this -- that is, to become a disciple on mission for the good of others -- takes quite a bit of work. Fortunately for us (and for the world), Jesus is up to the task, and as soon as we begin following Him as part of our daily life, so are we!
Read MoreThe Mission of God is the one thing that ties together what God was doing in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, as well as what He is doing in the world right now. His purpose is clear: He wants to redeem and restore all things. His strategy is clear, too: He wants to use us to bring His kingdom to the people closest to us in small, tangible ways.
Read MoreThe primary task of God's church on earth is quite simple: Make Disciples. Doing it is another matter entirely. While the work may seem intimidating and beyond our abilities, it is actually much simpler than we make it out to be.
Read MoreWe hear Simeon's prophetic words: Jesus was to be a "light for revelation to the Gentiles" as well as "glory to His people Israel" (Luke 2:32). Jesus was born and dwells among us. Salvation is Here! So, what's next for the Christian?
Read MoreBethlehem. It was a small, sleepy town just outside the big city, but when its newest inhabitant was born, it became a place that the world would never forget.
Read MoreAn unknown town in the hill country of Judea. It was a place that everyone would eventually forget, but, hidden from the eyes of the world, God was still at work.
Read MoreNazareth. It was a country town that didn't have much to offer. Often overlooked or even outright dismissed, it would become the hometown of the Savior of the world!
Read MoreJerusalem. It was the big city, complete with big crowds, big buildings, and big egos. And God had big plans for what He would do in that city...but not quite yet. First, He had to prepare the way.
Read MoreBig Idea: When God prompts His people to be generous, there will always be More than Enough!
Read MoreBig Idea: Generosity always starts in the heart of our God, who never stops working wonders among and through His people!
Read MoreBig Idea: On the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we focus on this man, Martin Luther, not because he is important, but because he points us back to Christ Alone – Our Cornerstone!
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