Category Archives: Discipleship

A Lesson on Discipleship

If you want to hear a great lesson on discipleship, click here and listen to Gary’s lesson entitled, “What Is God’s Goal For Me?”. You can also download the MP3 if you’re interested. Absolutely great stuff.

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 2: Holy Ground

This is Holy groundWe’re standing on Holy groundFor the Lord is present and where He is is Holy We are standing on Holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in Your … Continue reading

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A Gradual Sort of Refinement

Lately, I’ve become acutely aware of my imperfections. As those of you who spend time around me can attest, I can be pretty impatient, self-centered, even confrontational (as Lucy and Dylan recently witnessed! Sorry you had to see me embarrass … Continue reading

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Huntsville Inner City Ministry

During worship yesterday morning, we heard from Art Leslie, the minister at the Inner City church here in Huntsville. I appreciate Art and his wife Cynthia and their ministry to our community. It’s hard to believe that less than 3 … Continue reading

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A Political Ethic

As I prepare for a term paper on Romans 13 and the Christian’s relationship with government, a lot of thoughts have been running through my mind. Specifically, I’m thinking about my own expectation of the political process. In the past, … Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus

The portrait of Jesus in Mark 10 is one of my favorites. The disciples have been arguing about their place in the Kingdom. The Pharisees continue to seek out Jesus in order to test him. As the rich young ruler … Continue reading

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The Centrality of the Cross

The more I follow Jesus, the more I’m convinced that life is all about the cross. It’s central for Paul. In his polemic against the Judaizing circumcision group in Galatians, Paul’s argument centers around the cross. He writes, “You foolish … Continue reading

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What I’m Learning This Week

This week, I’m learning patience. I’m learning to wait on the Lord. I want Him to act, to reveal Himself, but it has to happen according to His time. I’m learning how impatient I am. I’m learning that He’s good … Continue reading

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Mission Minded

There are talkers and there are do-ers. My friend Jon is a do-er. I encourage you to read Jon’s blog today. He’s written a great piece entitled Mission Minded. Jon is an ambassador for the Huntsville Inner City Church. He’s … Continue reading

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The Call of the Cross

Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, Bids me come and die And find that I may truly live. Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, All who gather here by grace draw near And bless your name. … Continue reading

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