What does a disciple look like once we make him? What is the objective? The great commission is NOT about making converts. It’s not about making Christians. It’s not about making Church members. It’s about making disciples! What’s a disciple? In the 4th chapter of Ephesians we’re told it is the saints that do the work… Continue reading Disciple Making
Author: Stuart B. Mitchell
Believe ? —. Believe what ?
Jesus encountered a man who was very upset. Upset to the point of despair. He feared for the life of his little girl. He was being told his daughter had just died. Jesus spoke to him saying:Do not be afraid; only believe.As we read the scriptures this simple instruction by Jesus seems to embody two… Continue reading Believe ? —. Believe what ?
Understanding through Experience
UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EXPERIENCING I have a dear friend who trusts me. But my friend is often very frustrating. When I offer a bit of insight, the most common response (usually given instantly without even a moments thought) is to say, “I do not understand.” When my friend reads the Scriptures or hears the voice of God, the most common… Continue reading Understanding through Experience