The disciples came to Jesus with a problem. Jesus had been followed by a large crowd, they were in the middle of the wilderness and the people were hungry. The disciples understood the problem but did not have the means to provide and answer. They … [Continue reading]
5 Tests to assess disciple making in the Church
The church is called by Jesus Christ to make disciples. How does one assess how well a local church is doing at making disciples? Quality versus Quantity Quantity is easy to assess by counting heads on a Sunday morning, but how about quality? How … [Continue reading]
This little light of mine – Thoughts on Matthew 5:14-16
#14 in the Sermon on the Mount Series Matthew 5:14–16 (NASB) — 14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who … [Continue reading]
Farewell to a neighbor: Four lessons I learn from his death
He was my neighbor. On Friday he was found in his home, the victim of an apparent heart attack. He had been dead for quite some time but no-one knew. His death was entirely unexpected. I would like to say that he was a good neighbor. I would like … [Continue reading]
