Posts Tagged ‘teach’
Oversee
Recently, I was asked to serve as an overseer (Elder) at our church – Southern Hills, the church at City Station. We are a staff led, elder protected church. I am humbled to serve the kingdom in this role. I am among a fantastic group of men who seeking the heart of God in our…
Read MoreMake Disciples
Our church’s mission is: “Make disciples who make disciples”. I remember the literary rule when reading a sentence like this… the “you” is implied. The last words of Jesus while He was on earth with His followers was for them to go and replicate themselves. Jesus’ disciples had been with Him around three years. They…
Read MoreExample
I have watched a lot of people that were older than me. I was trying to figure out something about life and relationships. I saw these people as mentors and leaders in my life. My parents and grandparents were among my first mentors as I watched them carefully. I remember looking up to people in…
Read MoreJesus’ Prayer
I love hearing people pray who have a deep and intimate relationship with the Lord. Their prayers are not just beautiful – they are real and blunt. I think the Lord loves it when I pray boldly. I came across this prayer of Jesus this morning that really blessed my soul. He is praying for…
Read MoreEncourage, Inspire & Motivate
I have been a follower of the Lord since 3rd grade, if I was 7 years old, then I’m coming up on 50 years of walking with the Lord at some level. I grew up in a home where going to church wasn’t an option. I remember hearing the stories of Jesus and how…
Read MoreDo Something Now!
I can’t count the number of times I’m thought about doing something, but didn’t do it for one reason or another. The action that I “thought” about was never done – it was only in my mind. I recently heard a guy say that intention is similar to ignoring. I remember my Grandma telling me…
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