Return to Awe
INVIGORATE YOUR PRAYERS WITH A FOCUS ON GOD’S MAJESTY. I was late. I had stopped to get a vanilla latte and was now rushing into the Bible conference. The gymnasium was packed, and I grabbed the last spot on the …
The Disciplemaker Team
Feel on Fire?
When was the last time you felt on fire for Jesus? The last time you felt completely in tune with Him as if he was walking alongside you? Has it been a long time? He hasn’t gone anywhere. Though we …
A Balanced View of God
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? —Ps. 113:4-6 …
Watch how the Nav 2:7 Series has Impacted these Lives and Provided Tools for Discipleship
How has the 2:7 Series changed your life and helped you grow and disciple others? In order to grow strong, a tree needs to burrow deep into the life-giving earth. “I would’ve told you I was a Christian my whole …
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Not in the Mood to Pray?
Nineteenth century British preacher Charles Spurgeon said: “We should pray when we are in a praying mood, for it would be sinful to neglect so fair an opportunity. We should pray when we are not in a praying mood, for …
When There Are Leftovers
They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! (Luke 9:17 NLT) Growing up I never cared much for leftovers. Oftentimes “leftovers” meant a buffet of previous meals, devoid …
Grace to the Humble
The character trait of humility is the second-most frequently taught trait in the New Testament, second only to love. At one time I counted fifty instances of love taught, either by precept or example, in the New Testament; I counted …
A Look at Luke’s Reference to Prayer
A LOOK AT PRAYER IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Throughout his gospel, Luke constantly points to the connection between prayer. Luke 3:21-22: The prayer and genuine ministry through the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:8-10: Zechariah, John the baptizer’s father, is a …
5 Principles for Talking About Faith
Rules for Engagement: Getting at the Heart of the Questions “How can you believe in a God that you can’t see, hear, or touch?” my friend asked. Without waiting for an answer, he continued: “I’m not saying the idea of …
Candy or the Cross?
Don’t get me wrong, I love candy. (I also think bunnies are adorable, though I’m confused on how they make eggs). But are we more wrapped up in traditions that are more cultural fluff than spiritual truth? The bible calls …