The passage discusses the Shema and the author’s reflections on listening to the Lord. It emphasizes recognizing one’s need, being intentional in pursuing God, and developing a hunger for Him. The author shares experiences of seeking God’s will and the need for deep, authentic connection with Him.
Category Archives: Discipleship
Boundaries: Too Many “Yeses,” or Too Many “No’s”
The post discusses the importance of setting boundaries in ministry and personal life to avoid burnout. It emphasizes the need to balance “yeses” and “no’s” to maintain spiritual and physical health. The author shares personal experiences and prompts readers to consider their own limitations, rhythms, and ways of recharging. The post also addresses the impact of excessive “no’s” on individual well-being and the need for counseling and community integration.
A Healthy Leader is Godly When Adversity Comes
Several years ago adversity came my way from a fellow believer. It would be nice to say, “I took the high road and honored the Lord with my actions.” I did neither. I took the low road and damaged my relationship with this person AND dishonored the Lord with my actions. I’ll never forget theContinue reading “A Healthy Leader is Godly When Adversity Comes”
A Healthy Leader Exhibits Servant Leadership
If you do a quick Google search, or even better, search Amazon, you will see a myriad of material written about servant leadership. Licioni, Maxwell, Covey, Collins, etc. I suppose you could read a book a week on servant leadership for several years and still not exhaust the written material available on the subject. AsContinue reading “A Healthy Leader Exhibits Servant Leadership”
A Healthy Leader is Patient and Consistent
During a morning devotion last week, I was reading Luke 8-10. In Luke 8:15, Jesus says, As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Luke 8:15 (See also Matthew 13 and Mark 4) I stopped when I read,Continue reading “A Healthy Leader is Patient and Consistent”
A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly
In my disciplemaking book for bivocational pastors, I share about my friend Tyler in Kentucky. Tyler came to Christ in 2013 in a dramatic way and started praying that the Lord would send him someone to help him learn more about the Bible, and how to walk as a believer and encourage him as heContinue reading “A Healthy Leader Disciples Others Regularly”
Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?
Several years ago, I was visiting my friend in his office and noticed the same Bible had been on an end table in his sitting area. I asked about it, and he said, “I keep that there to remind me some disciples simply don’t make it.” My friend had been meeting with another believer andContinue reading “Disciplemaking and a Forgotten Bible: A Disciple is Not Interested, Now What?”
“Faithful Men: Disciple Making for the Busy Pastor”
During winter vacation in late 2020, I wrote a ten-page PDF document encouraging bivo/covocational pastors to create a disciple-making strategy and a reproducing culture in their church. As I shared it with a few friends and received feedback, I realized I had much more to say than what I included in my ten-page document. AmazonContinue reading ““Faithful Men: Disciple Making for the Busy Pastor””
Starting a Local Leader’s Cohort: Six Principles Toward Starting a ‘Band of Brothers’
Eccles. 4:12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Six Principles in Starting a Band of Brothers Sometime in 2016, I took a church revitalization elective at MBTS as part of the requirements for a degree program. Dr. Rodney Harrison and anotherContinue reading “Starting a Local Leader’s Cohort: Six Principles Toward Starting a ‘Band of Brothers’”
“How Much do You Read your Bible?” Convicting Thoughts Inspired by RT Kendall
How Much do You Read your Bible? – RT Kendall Ministries— Read on rtkendallministries.com/how-much-do-you-read-your-bible I’ve recently discovered Dr. RT Kendall through listening to a podcast. I’m now reading a few of his books and online blog posts. A week ago I read Word and Spirit and I’m currently reading Holy Fire: A Balanced, Biblical LookContinue reading ““How Much do You Read your Bible?” Convicting Thoughts Inspired by RT Kendall”
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