“And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say: ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!’” (Romans 10:15 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at how vitally important it is to share our faith in Christ with those in our spheres of influence.Continue reading “When It Gets Personal!”
Tag Archives: Evangelism
Do You Long to Go to Heaven?
“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14 NLT) If the evangelization of the world was up to you, how would you do it? What about reaching those in your country? Your state? YourContinue reading “Do You Long to Go to Heaven?”
Our New Ordinary
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13 NLT) If there’s anything special about me it’s that I’mContinue reading “Our New Ordinary”
The Most Loving Thing We Can Ever Do
“Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT) One of theContinue reading “The Most Loving Thing We Can Ever Do”
What Will Unite A Struggling Church?
“So the crowd was divided about Him.” (John 7:43 NLT) Having pastored mostly small churches, I understand disagreement and division. It’s hard to keep a “ship” on course when you can’t agree on its destination. Whatever measure of success I had in helping churches to grow was rooted in two things. First, keeping their attentionContinue reading “What Will Unite A Struggling Church?”
Harvest Is Urgent Business
“Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, ‘Rabbi, eat something.’” (John 4:31 NLT) While I have very little experience with farming and literal crops, other than flowers and a few plants we had in a small garden, I know enough to realize that harvesting in a timely manner is critical. To pick the ripening fruit orContinue reading “Harvest Is Urgent Business”