“A man can only receive what is given him from heaven…. He must become greater. I must become less” (John 3:27,30, NIV). The crowds were made curious by his unconventional clothing and daily diet of raw locusts. They were intrigued by his teaching, and they marveled at his bold message. Word of his [...]
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Kneel down and look into the eyes of a young man who sits covered in dust on the dirty ground. What do you see? Emptiness. A blank stare. You wave your hand back and forth in front of his face; his eyes remain motionless. You snap your fingers just in front of his nose; he [...]
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It’s been said, “discipleship happens best in small groups.” Is this really true? Think about it. Perhaps you have participated in a small group or you know of others who have, how effective were these groups in forming you or others as disciples who are making disciples – people who are growing to radiate the [...]
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“Do you set goals?” I smiled, knowing my friend had no idea just how goal oriented I am, “Absolutely.” A moment of silence ensured as we continued setting our ropes and gear, “How often do you accomplish your goals?” I grinned, “100% of the time.” No pause this time. “How in the world do you [...]
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Today I went for an exhilarating mountain bike ride in Valley Green Park. I passed about 15 other mountain bike enthusiasts. Boy did that boost my ego. Maybe I should mention – they where going the opposite direction. During the ride, I took pictures of the amazing bridges throughout the park. Awesome architecture, which I [...]
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