A friend was looking at pictures of my children and commenting on how quickly they are growing up. Then asked, “Do you feel old?” I didn’t have to think about this one. “No. Because I live young.” Knowing this to be true, he replied, “No kidding. Mountain biking, back country skiing, rock climbing.” Actually, my [...]
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Perry Noble hit it home on his blog the other day! This quote from his blog made my journal: “people who have big dreams will always be attacked by others with small minds” If this quote captures your heart the way it does mine, consider reading it in context. To do so, click here.
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Jesus instructs His disciples to anticipate His return (Mark 13). Why? Because He may be coming back today. But do we really believe this? Or, have 2000 years minimized our interpretation of Jesus’ instruction and numbed our anticipation? Have you ever anticipated an event (a vacation, a meeting, a wedding, a move of homes, a [...]
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Are small groups really the best environment for making disciples who make disciples? It doesn’t seem that way. Here are the thoughts of another pastor and I as we discussed this and other questions on the topic of spiritual mentoring. (Please note that the phrases “making disciples” and “spiritual mentoring” are used interchangably): Small groups [...]
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the details bombarding your ministry, gifts, and passions? Then take a few moments to reflect on these verses: 2 Timothy 4:5 “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” (Italics added) Ephesians 4:11 “…Apostles…prophets…evangelists…pastors [...]
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Tonight Stefani and I drove our all-terrain minivan down 12 miles of beach at the North End of the OBX. Most people rent a jeep for this experience. Not us. What a beautiful and awe inspiring adventure. The waves slapping the beach with my wheels sliding through the sand. It is much like driving in [...]
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John 14:10,24 “The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing His work. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.” (NIV) Not only are Jesus’ big ideas from the Father, [...]
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New Church Conference Big Ideas Wayne Cordero Session 1 • “You will teach what you know, but reproduce what you are.” • “Be genuine to the core, by letting Jesus to the core of who you are.” • “The Holy Spirit is our divine mentor, but you will have to submit yourself.” Wayne Cordero Breakout [...]
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Jesus was hungry. Seeing a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if it had fruit. When he reached it, he found that it had none. Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” The next day fig tree that Jesus cursed was withered from the roots [...]
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