Once as a young, skinny teenager, I got into an ice cream eating competition with a youth group chaperone who was easily twice my size. The idea was to eat a mega-sized sundae at a restaurant as fast as we could, and if I won, he would pay for my dessert. It did not turn…
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of talk about revitalization in the church lately. Because this is such an important conversation, partnership networks, books, blogs, and plenty of resources are popping up almost daily to help the local church reset their direction and reach the world effectively. This is, of course, great news, because we want churches to be strong…
Read MoreThis week, I am teaching kids in our church’s Vacation Bible School. This is always an amazing thrill and a wonderful privilege, and as an even bigger bonus, I get to act weird, goofy, and so unlike a fifty-something year old around the kids! I love to teach, and not just kids, but all ages.…
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Dwayne McCrary and Fran Trascritti discuss how believers can find strength for life’s hardships by focusing on God’s grace and the gospel. Three analogies that Paul uses in 2 Tim. 2:1-13 will also be discussed related to the upcoming Explore the Bible session.
Read MoreLet’s face it: discipleship isn’t fast. It takes love, patience, and a commitment to help others grow. When we invite others to dig into the Word with us, it takes time for God’s truths to cut the heart and transform the mind. Yet this is how God works: His Spirit changes the believer verse by…
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