What did I learn about Jesus? His teaching—even with things like money and marriage—are matters of eternity. Jesus sees the motivation of our hearts (verse 15). What did I learn about disciple-making? Managing God’s resources involves being shrewd and faithful. We don’t appear to have a second chance after this life to decide about Jesus. […]
Can’t we just be selfish?
I remember a conversation with a man some years back. He didn’t understand why our church gave so much money to missions and thought we ought to “take care of our own.” In other words, instead of committing 10% of our income to serving those around the world who have less than we do, we […]
Luke 15
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus actively seeks the one who is lost. Jesus rejoices over the return of the one who was lost. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus assumes it will be natural for me and assumes that I will go and seek those who are lost (verse 4). I can’t […]
Luke 14
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus does significant ministry around meals. Jesus challenges me to invite the lowly to my table and to take the lowest place. What did I learn about disciple-making? There is a high cost to discipleship—likened to the cost of building or going to war (verses 28-33). Expect to learn/teach […]
Projects & Blessings
By Dan Griswold Yesterday was our first “project” work day with our partner – Cambodian Hope Organization (CHO). What a blessing to see our team in action – diving into the tasks wholeheartedly! Here are a few blessings we saw yesterday: 256+ children at Safe Haven School for underprivileged children received vitamins, deworming medication, fluoride dental […]
Luke 13
What did I learn about Jesus? Sometimes when Jesus heals, it’s really a “setting free” work that He does (verse 12). Jesus answers the concern I hear so often as, “I can’t believe in a God who only lets some people into heaven.” Read verses 23-30. What did I learn about disciple-making? The message to […]
Why Cambodia?
By Pastor Greg Bullard Many people ask us (Chapel Hill), “Why are you traveling all across the world to Cambodia”? At times, this is just a curious question and at other times people just cannot understand why anyone would actually want to travel across the world to some foreign (overwhelmingly hot) location. They will often […]
Luke 12
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus was not afraid of a “hell, fire and brimstone” sermon (verses 1-10). Jesus also addresses our desire for more things and our worry (and they seem to go hand-in-hand—note the “therefore” in verse 22)—powerful messages for today (verses 13-34). What did I learn about disciple-making? Our confidence in […]