1. The kingdom and rule of God have nothing to do with local culture. The kingdom of God isn’t tied to any culture or people group. It is defined by God’s will, and His will is informed by His goodness. 2. Our responsibility related to the Kingdom of God is to follow Jesus Christ. He shows us […]
Tag: Discipleship
The curious tension of canyon hiking.
Of all the ways to experience the western states, hiking is the immersive option. Whether you’re exploring national parks or enjoying regional secrets, hiking serves every age. That doesn’t mean it’s safe, exactly. Engaging with nature means venturing beyond civilized conveniences. All you have is what you bring, and who you’re with informs how far […]
If you’re a plumber you notice . . .
The dripping shower head. If you’re an arborist you note the colors and placement of flowers outside the window. If you’re an artist you notice the paintings. If you’re a scrabble player you notice the dictionary on the shelf. If you’re athletic you notice the glove and cleats. If you’re a reader you’re scanning the […]
Seven ways to mentor one another in the local church.
Karl Vaters makes an important point in his book, Small Church Essentials. Many of us learned the basics of our faith in Sunday school or discipleship classes, but it takes mentoring to understand how to put it all into practice. The goal of mentoring is to help us move from knowing to becoming. Here are […]
Four observations about the faith of Abraham.
Many Bible characters are known by a significant trait or experience. Samson was strong. Moses recorded the Ten Commandments. David defeated Goliath, Job suffered, Jonah ran, Thomas doubted, and Peter walked on water. Abraham’s distinction, however, was his faith. If you search the Internet for ‘Heroes of the Faith’ you’ll find Abraham near the top of […]
