Mar 04
This is the fourth post in this series which is examining how faith is developed and grown. Personal Ministry Faith begins to grow when folks get involved in the Lord’s work. Christians are to be givers, not takers. We are to be servants, not just attenders. We are commissioned by Christ for His purpose and …
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Mar 02
This is the third post in this series. The introduction is here. The last post was on practical teaching. Private Disciplines In today’s post we explore private disciplines as an essential part of the faith development process. It is necessary to attend worship and Bible study in a congregational setting (Heb. 10:25). But it should …
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Feb 27
See this post for the introduction to this series. Practical Teaching This is our first instinct when considering faith development. Paul said in Romans 10:17, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” We develop and grow our faith by learning the Word of God. Yet, just because we teach people the …
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Feb 26
In Andy Stanley’s book Deep and Wide he lists “The Five Faith Catalysts” that are a part of a disciple’s faith development (ch. 7). These are not unique or invented by him, but his titles and categories are helpful. On this blog I want to look at these from the perspective of developing disciples instead …
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Jan 21
“the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way. For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him. For he does not know what is to be, for who can tell him how it will be?” (Ecc. 8:5-7, ESV). ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– Since being in church ministry, I have witnessed that …
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Jan 14
David Gavitt was the President of USA Basketball in 1992. The USA Olympic basketball team had lost to the Soviets in 1988 coming home with a Bronze. Professionals had been allowed to play, but many questions remained. Would they give up two months during their summer when there was no pay for playing? Gavitt wanted …
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