Nothing changes without this …
Nothing changes without confession. Nothing changes until we can finally say, “I’m guilty,” “I’m wrong,” The Prussian king Frederick the Great was once on a tour of […]
16
Nov
2014
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James Scott, Jr.
15
Nov
2014
Still in charge of your life? How’s that working out for you?
“Dr. Phil” has a line I like: “How’s that working out for you?” I find it fits at times when people insist on attempting to live a […]
15
Nov
2014
This can change your life by making you an effective disciple-maker …
If the focus of your disciple-making efforts is to try to get people to “come to church,” you’re trying to build church attendance, not make disciples. If […]
13
Nov
2014
Offering God the leftovers of your life …
“When the kids get through school, then we can consider doing more …” is a line I have heard countless times. I have had so many conversations […]
12
Nov
2014
If you look at the lives of people, you might think Jesus was a liar …
Is Jesus a liar? Jesus once made a very bold promise: “I’m leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I […]
11
Nov
2014
In honor of our veterans …
Just like so many of the things that function unseen and quietly in the backgrounds of our lives to provide us with the quality of lifestyles we […]
10
Nov
2014
Just say it!
Occasionally the people in Hollywood who write and produce television shows have a moment of brilliance and delight us by broadcasting a 30-minute weekly sitcom that is […]
10
Nov
2014
Losing your family exemption …
In 1978, Thomas Hansen of Boulder, Colorado, sued his parents for $350,000 in damages on the grounds of “malpractice of parenting.” He charged in his lawsuit that […]
08
Nov
2014
If you want to be an effective disciple-maker, here’s how to become equipped …
“Let’s change your life!” is the tag line for the international parachurch ministry of Scott Free Clinic. That’s because helping people change their lives — from coming […]
07
Nov
2014
A few tips on how to disciple your own children …
If it is important to you at all that your children grow up to be authentic followers of Jesus Christ, then how do you think that will […]