What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus restored Peter to ministry by forgiving him and giving him a second chance to serve. We can affirm people in ministry by encouraging them to serve according to their gifts. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus did not compare Peter and the other disciple; each disciple has […]
John 20
What did I learn about Jesus? Mary Magdalene appears in all four gospels as the first person to see Jesus after the resurrection. We are especially blessed because we believe in Jesus even though we haven’t seen him! What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus is gracious in how he handles Thomas’ doubts about his […]
John 19
What did I learn about Jesus? John’s gospel emphasizes the sheer brutality of Jesus’ beating and death more than the other gospels. Do I truly comprehend that Jesus endured this brutality for my sake? What did I learn about disciple-making? Do I believe that God is Sovereign over every aspect of my life? Extended thoughts […]
John 18
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus showed self-control and restraint as he was arrested, taken away and questioned by religious and civil authorities. We must be willing to speak the truth about God even in hostile environments. What did I learn about disciple-making? Sometimes disciples will run away when they face persecution or […]
The Baby Hackman Announcement!
Sunday was such moment of genuine celebration for Larry and me! Thank you for so exuberantly praising God with us for the gift of our miraculous pregnancy. Our sincere prayer leading up to the announcement was that it would be an encouragement to the church to see how God does hear and answer prayer, even […]
Profound Moments
Today felt like a day filled with profound moments! We started the day by meeting the band members from Arché, India’s first contemporary Hindi rock band. We attended their first concert last night where they debuted their first album. Here we learned more about a wing of Catalyst called Catalyst Creatives who’s goal is to […]
Catalyst Love & Care
Day 3 in India went well. Today we went to experience the differences in the health care system in India. If you are wealthy, you can afford any luxury possible. If you are poor you wont even be admitted to the government hospital unless you have someone to take care of you (change you, your […]
John 17
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus prays for himself, for his present disciples, and for his future disciples. We need to pray regularly about the themes of protection, unity, and Jesus’ glorification. What did I learn about disciple-making? A primary strategy God employs to disciple the world is to sanctify believers through his word. […]
John 16
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus must depart so he can send the Holy Spirit. (7) Jesus doesn’t give me more than I can bear. (12) What did I learn about disciple-making? Asking and receiving, in Jesus’ name, will bring great joy. (24) The Holy Spirit will guide me in the truth and bring […]
John 15
What did I learn about Jesus? Fruit-bearing is a natural part of being a follower of Jesus To bear fruit I must remain connected to Jesus What did I learn about disciple-making? Disciples who remain connected to Jesus can ask for whatever they wish! (7) I bring glory to the Father when I bear fruit. […]