What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus wasn’t afraid to break custom and “cultural taboos” to reach people with the gospel. We need to reach out to people with the gospel who are outside our normal circle of relationships. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus builds bridges with non-believers that lead to discussion about […]
John 3
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus taught that a person must be reborn spiritually to enter the Kingdom of God. (vs. 3-8) We must each believe in Jesus to receive eternal life. (v. 16) What did I learn about disciple-making? John the Baptist taught that he must “decrease” and that Jesus must “increase”. We […]
John 2
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding celebration without great fanfare. We need to serve God humbly without expecting great recognition. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus showed others the importance of giving their best. We must give our best in service to the Lord. Extended thoughts […]
John 1
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus existed in the very beginning with God. When he came into the world, the world did not recognize him. (10) We are children of God if we believe in Jesus and receive him. (12) What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus made disciples by being with people. (14) […]
Luke 24
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus rises from the dead! And can walk, speak, and eat in his resurrected body. All the Old Testament scriptures make sense when seen in the light of Jesus, God in the flesh (verse 27). What did I learn about disciple-making? It is Jesus who opens our minds to […]
What should we expect of our leaders?
You don’t have to read very far to discover examples of behavior on the part of pastors and church leaders that brings reproach to the Lord and embarrassment to the Church. In recent conversations with denominational leaders, I learned of several mega-churches across the country in which the pastor is accountable to no one within […]
Luke 23
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus died with criminals (verse 32). Even at his crucifixion, Jesus cried out to God for forgiveness for the people (verse 34). What did I learn about disciple-making? Forgiveness is available to us in Jesus, even in a final, desperate cry (verses 42-43). Extended thoughts and observations from Pastor […]
Poipet Dust
By Dan Griswold Something I will never forget about Poipet Cambodia is its dust. Poipet dust is infamous. It’s in the air, its, in the street, its inside the buildings, its everywhere. When it rains, the Poipet dust becomes the Poipet mud…. and it’s everywhere! Poipet dust reminds me of the brokenness of man… It’s […]
Luke 22
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus created a new covenant—a new way of being in relationship with God—through his blood (verse 20). Jesus expected his disciples to be tempted as with Judas and Peter, and rather than prevent it, he prayed that their “faith may not fail,” (verse 32). What did I learn about […]
Luke 21
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is more concerned with the motivation of the heart than the quantity (verses 1-4). Jesus would not have us be surprised by the global assault on the Church that we are seeing; this IS the present for our brothers and sisters around the globe (verses 10-28). What did I learn about […]