If God is really always present and at work, and salvation is participating in the divine life God shares with us, we can assume we are …
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Let’s Break the Cycle of Non-Discipleship in the Church
My husband and I planted a church over a decade ago, and the beginning stages were really exciting. It was a time of passionate vision, …
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Do You Know What You’re Talking About When You Say “God”?
One of the biggest mistakes we make when talking with others about faith, whether in evangelism or preaching and teaching Scripture, is that …
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4 Kinds of Sermons That Will Cripple Discipleship
“Why do I spend all this time on these sermons if people forget almost everything I say by the time they’re halfway home?!? Sermons are so …
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Why the Cost of Discipleship Is Lower Than You Think
Most people have the wrong idea about the "cost of discipleship." When Bonhoeffer first coined the phrase, it was a helpful corrective to …
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Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Disciple of Jesus?
In the past couple decades or so, lots of churches have begun to focus on discipleship. There's a recognition that we've largely assumed …
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