God’s Diet Plan

Any diet plan can succeed if the participant does three things: Read the instructions—know the parameters and limitations of the diet; Obey the coach—do what the plan says; and Stick to the plan—commit and remain steadfast. Following God’s will for …

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Discipling as Coaching

We typically think of discipleship relationships in the category of mentoring. A mentoring relationship is where someone who has more experience or knowledge seeks to transfer that information to someone younger or less mature. One person, the mentor, sets the …

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How God Speaks in Prayer

Jesus demonstrated a life of perfect communion with God. He interacted with his Father throughout the day, spent entire nights conversing with him, and explained to his disciples that he only did what his Father told him to do. As …

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Focus in a Fragmented World

Pastors often live fragmented and cluttered lives. Everyone has an agenda for them—so many needs, so many opportunities, so many meetings, so many telephone calls, so many demands pulling them in so many different ways. Paul was familiar with the …

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