If not now, when?

Each of us fight against a common enemy. We knew about it when we were young, and we still may not know how to spell it, but each of us are experts at it – PROCRASTINATION – putting off until tomorrow what we should do today. Each of us have our own unique...

5 Things Discipleship is Not

I’m writing a BIG paper (50,000 words) to complete my Doctorate in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University.  This project is on the effect of grouping on discipleship.  My premise is that the dynamics of a small group differs from meeting one-on-one....

Tips for Personal Spiritual Growth

Every person is responsible for his or her own spiritual growth. Even though every Christian is responsible to care and nurture one another and the church has a command to make disciples, no one will be able to stand in front of Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ...

7 Reasons Not to Give to Missions

1. Don’t Give to Missions if You Think You Are Going to Change the World. Please don’t get me wrong – the message of Jesus will change the world.  But don’t give and expect the world to change right away just because you’re going to get...