Here it is: People are a mess. It's a temptation to stay within our small circle and not borrow trouble. I actually knew a pastor who readily admitted that the messiness of broken people was the reason he did not evangelize. But we've not been given that option. Jesus left the only ideal environment to … Continue reading The Best Reason Not to Evangelize
The Fourth “O”
The "Three O's" tool under the "SESSIONS" tab in the Life Teams app can push a Life Team from being just another small group to being a militarized cell in the war on sin. Through strategic prayer we assail Satan's strongholds and open the way for gospel progress. Additionally, the process of considering the Three … Continue reading The Fourth “O”
Worship, Learn, Pray
The gospel takes ground within and among people as it moves through the repeating process that we call the Growth Cycle. The simple message, small as a mustard seed, expresses its massive potential as it takes root in hearts, bears fruit through redeemed relationships, and grows to the next generation of Christ followers. We as the gospel community should … Continue reading Worship, Learn, Pray
Which Scriptures?
Paul told Timothy that all scripture is God-breathed and useful to make a person wise unto salvation. At the time he penned those words, the only scriptures recognized by God's people were the 39 books of the Old Testament. The early church made its proclamation of the coming of Messiah by exclusively using the Old … Continue reading Which Scriptures?
Prayer with a Purpose
During a group study on prayer one time, I had a good Christian man comment, "I just don't know what you'd pray for after 10 minutes." I'm sure many believers in Christ share his sentiment. Unfortunately, it comes from some misconceptions about the purpose and power of prayer. Often people pray for generic blessings in … Continue reading Prayer with a Purpose
Pleasant Street is Gone 