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God does not bless us so we can enjoy a prosperous lifestyle but to make His way known throughout the earth.
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A disciple who grows spiritually will have a growing desire to be a witness and reach out to those who are lost.
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The Christian life is not about finding safety and comfort; it’s about finding yourself in a dangerous place of vulnerable compassion.
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God does not use extraordinary striving. He uses extraordinary availability to reach the world with the message of his Kingdom.
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From a leadership perspective the biblical role of staff members is to “equip the saints.” But there should be a place where staff can practice “being a saint.”
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The health, long-term mission, and viability of the church are not going to be determined by those who gather on Sunday morning. The future of the church will be determined by the depth of its disciples.
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Too often we attempt to teach people to swim in a classroom.” If you have ever taken swimming lessons, you immediately get the importance of getting in the water and practicing under the watchful eye of a swimming rabbi. Jesus invited the original twelve to go swimming with Him.
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We do not see the divine intervention for which we yearn in our country because we think it is for us and our needs rather than an impetus for God’s mission.
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Outrage has no time for dialogue, and it won’t be distracted by nuance or even truth.
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A biblical theology of persecution creates a framework for understanding God’s sovereign purpose in allowing the evil dominions of darkness to inflict suffering on His children.
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Regrettably, we've made it acceptable to sit in church week after week & do nothing & still call yourself a 'Christian.'
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You can move a leader’s feet by force, or you can move their hearts by influence and inspiration.
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You cannot hate a people and reach a people at the same time.
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A church without the broken is a broken church.
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