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Disciplemaking

Finding Your Zaccheus

A key discipleship question is, “Whom should I invest in?” For those who would like to disciple others, coming alongside to help them take the

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Discipleship

Controlled Flexibility

I sat on our deck as a thunderstorm passed through Kansas City. The sky darkened, followed by a gentle rain, followed by gusting winds and

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Discipleship

Urgency or Priority?

Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important. The key is not to prioritize what’s

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Discipleship

Take Aim

If you asked for a description of the sun and were told it is “a little round object in the sky,” that would be correct but

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Discipleship

Counter-Cultural Living

“I’m not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one” (John 17:15, NLT).  “Therefore, COME OUT

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Discipleship

Loving Like Jesus

Jesus said one mark of discipleship is loving others. He even called it a new commandment. “So now I am giving you a new commandment:

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God's Character

Rediscovering Wow

In “The Gift of Fear,” I pondered whether believers today are losing the fear of God. In this article, let’s see what it means to live with

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God's Character

God’s Love Language

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength,” was the answer Jesus gave to the question, what is the greatest commandment?

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