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Tag Archives: making disciples
Jerks Need Not Apply
Warren Buffet had this to say about his hiring practices—“We employ decent and talented people—no jerks.” Buffet’s principle for seeking employees could be applied to how we look for workers in the kingdom of God. Paul said something similar to … Continue reading
Obedience
James Isenberg remembers teaching a lesson to a group of Boy Scouts one evening. The topic was the Ten Commandments. James asked the scouts if they could name any of them. They began to call out answers—some right, some wrong. … Continue reading
Facing Criticism
Practically everyone who ever tried to accomplish anything significant faced some type of criticism. We must not allow our critics to deter us from our mission to serve God and to make disciples. Here is what President Theodore Roosevelt said … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged criticism, critics, illustration, making disciples, pleasing God, pleasing people, Theodore Roosevelt
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Keeping Things Stirred Up
The last thing Jesus says to do in Matthew’s gospel is, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to … Continue reading
Posted in Church
Tagged baptism, Great Commision, illustration, making disciples, Matthew 28:19-20, water
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Lost
Sometimes when people have a pet that gets lost, they put up posters in the neighborhood. These posters contain a picture of the pet and other relevant information, including a number to call in case you find the missing kitty … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged evangelism, flyers, illustration, Jude 22-23, lost child, lost pet, making disciples, salvation, seeking the lost
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Mannequin Challenge
The latest craze to go viral is the “Mannequin Challenge”. This is where people assume a pose and hold it, much like a mannequin in a store window. Often it becomes a group endeavor. Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes have … Continue reading
The Next Leaders
A few weeks ago many pundits were writing obituaries for the Republican party. The GOP would surely crumble in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s landslide loss to Hillary Clinton, and it would take years for the Republicans to re-group. Today … Continue reading
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