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Tag Archives: discipleship
Keep Growing
Thought for the Week “The media only writes about the sinners and the scandals. But that’s normal, because a tree that falls makes more noise than a forest that grows.” ~Pope Francis Healthy trees never stop growing. ∴
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged 2020, be the tree, discipleship, fruit, healthy, media, personal growth, Pope Francis
23 Comments
Life in Death
“And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without him is the real death, that … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged crucifixion, death, discipleship, eternity, Jesus, life, Philippians 3:10
16 Comments
Is It Real?
Faith: If it doesn’t change who I am, it isn’t real.
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged discipleship, faith, God, growth, Romans 12:2, spiritual, transformation
14 Comments
The Revolution to End All Revolutions
“Love your enemies.” Outrageous! No one had ever dared propose such a thing before. It’s called grace, unmerited favor toward those who don’t deserve it (which is everyone, by the way). And it’s at the very the core of Jesus’ … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged discipleship, grace, healing, Jesus, John 8:31-32, radical, sin
34 Comments
Does God Answer?
God rarely tells me what he’s doing. But he’s always more than willing to show me what he wants me to do. Some years back I landed an invitation-only position in a CBS workshop for up-and-coming comedy writers. Was I … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir, Religion/Faith
Tagged answers, discipleship, funny, God, heart, prayer
51 Comments
Observe the Truth
I once studied Shakespeare with the renowned British actor Brewster Mason. Each time I would act out the Bard’s words, Brewster would interrupt me and say, “No, no, no, observe the meter, observe the meter!” It wasn’t until years later … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged acting, Bible, discipleship, Matthew 28:19-20, serving, Shakespeare, word
18 Comments
Be the Tree!
The incident below occurred years ago when Cleveland’s rep was at an all-time low. More recently, my wife and I spent a wonderful weekend there, strolling the art deco boulevards, eating great meals, and exploring the inimitable Rock & Roll … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged Cleveland, discipleship, evangelism, funny, John 15:16
29 Comments
The Cross as a Way of Life
To die to self, to keep the old nature nailed to the cross, is such a battle, isn’t it? And yet in the end it turns out to be not just any battle but the battle. If we win this … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged cross, death, discipleship, Jesus, Luke 9:23-24, resurrection, self
16 Comments
3 Ways To Hear God’s Voice
Originally posted on The Church Revolution:
Unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of audibly hearing the sound of God’s voice with our own two ears. I mean, that would just be awesome! I feel like my life would be so…
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith, Writing
Tagged blogger, blogging, discipleship, featured, growth, personal
5 Comments
Christmas Forever!
Most westerners think of the Christmas season as the period between late November and December 25th. But technically that was Advent. The season of Christmas begins on December 25th. Does it matter? Yes. The reason is in the words themselves: … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Christmas, discipleship, evangelism, John 20:21, Narnia, redemption
32 Comments