Nathan Wilkerson

November 19, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson benevolence, bible, Big Picture, great commission, Sessions, The Three O's

Holistic Holiness

We become more like the Son of God as the Father's seed develops within our being. Sharing life in community enables that development.

November 17, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson benevolence, bible

When it comes to building community, meals matter. Though planning and providing them can feel at times like a weighty burden. Here are some ideas to lighten the load: Reconcile yourself to the possibility that someone else might think that you didn't work as hard on your dish as they did on theirs. Pick up … Continue reading Eight Enough?

November 13, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson Making Disciples

Words of Wisdom from An Earthen Vessel

I visited today with a delightful lady who's suffered a lot of loss. At times she's contemplated taking her own life. She had this wisdom to share for others who might have had similar thoughts: "If you're thinking about suicide, you're not thinking about suicide. You're not thinking at all."

November 10, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson bible, great commission

Un-Vision

Bonhoeffer said, "God hates visionary dreaming." In our church climate, many leaders may wonder that if that's true what could be left to build a church on. Christ has always been the builder of his church and its foundation.

November 5, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson bible, great commission, Growth Groups

Breaking Up With Sauron

For such a sought after piece of jewelry, the Ring of Power doesn't seem to be very powerful. What power does the ring bestow to its wearer but invisibility? Could a person so empowered aspire to hold sway over personal and even global outcomes? Indeed they can and they do. Unlike The Invisible Man, Frodo … Continue reading Breaking Up With Sauron

November 5, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson great commission

If You Build It…They Still Won’t Come

I'm reading Everyday Church by Chester and Timmis, the authors of Total Church. This is the first of what I'm sure will be many quotes from that book which I will post here: One of the common assumptions, when people fail to turn up to church, is that we need to improve the experience of church … Continue reading If You Build It…They Still Won’t Come

October 29, 2014 Nathan Wilkerson benevolence, Galatians

A Way to Share Life With a Family You May Not Even Know

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