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Witch Doctor Discipleship

July 17, 2021 No Comments

A moment ago, I took a writing break under the canopy of our hundred-year-old trees. I am working on a new book about measuring our success in disciple-making (it’s a fun book.) But, as I stood there thanking God for my journey, I got distracted. Now, back in my office listening to Maverick City worship, overwhelmed in worship, I am still distracted by that new thought. So, let me get it off my chest so I can get back to the book. Here it is –

There is a science to making disciples.

We trust science every day. There is science behind our cars and their safety systems. There is science behind the medicines and doctors we trust. There is science behind the financial decisions we make. There is science behind baking cakes. Even simple appliances, like your toaster, are based on scientific discovery.

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King of the Nerds

December 7, 2020 No Comments

It was episode #100 of Big Bang Theory when Leonard and asked Penny out – again. Penny broke off their first relationship because she panicked when Leonard got serious. Two years later, Leonard still pined for Penny, and Penny could not move past loving Leonard. Leonard mustered up the courage. Penny said, “Sure.”

As they sat at the restaurant, awkwardly struggled to start a conversation, Leonard had a brainstorm. “Let’s act like this is our first date.” Penny agreed, and he started asking her about herself. It was funny to listen to her give answers that he already knew. “I always dreamed of being an actress, so I moved to LA. So after four years of acting lessons and waiting tables, I have starred in a hemorrhoid commercial and a production of Ann Frank above a bowling alley,” Penny said. Then it was her turn.

As Leonard was telling her how he made a Bat Signal, she asked, “Bat Signal? What are you some kind of nerd?”

His answer was great!

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Well-Intentioned Dragons

September 24, 2019 No Comments

Sometimes we talk too much. Sometimes we help too much. Sometimes we become well-intentioned dragons. Marshall Shelley writes about his book Well-Intentioned Dragons,

Every church has them–sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They’ don’t intend to be difficult; they’ don’t consciously plot destruction or breed discontent among the members. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling.

But, the people are not the only ones who unintentionally derail God’s plans and make havoc. Leaders, pastors, and well-meaning disciple-makers get ahead of God, too. We have to have the answer. We are excited to help. We are driven to console. In an odd twist of immaturity, we diminish the power, wisdom, and exactness of the Holy Spirit as we take over his job.

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The First Step is Repentance

September 5, 2019 No Comments

Have you ever had a bad habit? Did you beat it? Have you ever gotten out of a terrible relationship? Have you ever started eating better? If you have, then you know that incredible feeling of making positive changes. But, it is not so much about being free, having better friends, or losing weight. That incredible feeling comes from taking charge, making a decision for your good, and, feeling better about yourself.

You may not realize it, but every time you make one of those great choices, you are repenting. I know. It sounds a little bit odd, but I want to think about repentance differently for a minute. The Cambridge Dictionary defines “repent” and “repentance” this way,

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