Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:21-22 (HCSB) You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Fool!’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin.Continue reading “Sticks and Stones and Other Lethal Weapons (Lesson #16- Summer School with Jesus)”
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Love, Joy, and Peace- the Jesus Way (Lesson 8- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:9 (HCSB) The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God. Today’s Question: What is the benefit of having a peaceful attitude? Today’s Commentary: For the most part, wars have been a part of human history from the beginning. Will Durant recounts, “War is one of the constants ofContinue reading “Love, Joy, and Peace- the Jesus Way (Lesson 8- Summer School with Jesus)”
Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:6 (HCSB) Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled. Today’s Question: What is the most important or most valuable thing you own? Today’s Commentary: I must confess that I have not missed many meals. To be completely transparent, I have not missed many mid-morning snacks,Continue reading “Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)”
Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:5 (HCSB) The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth. Today’s Question: What makes you more upset or angry than anything else? How do you handle situations when you want to explode (or implode)? Today’s Commentary: “O the bliss of the man who is always angry at the right time andContinue reading “Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)”
When Grown Men Should Cry (Lesson 3- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:4 (HCSB) Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted. Today’s Question: How big of a deal is sin? Today’s Commentary: Everyone sins, every day. Sin is glorified in our world, dismissed as a reality by some, and generally accepted by the masses as a part of life. Ask someone theContinue reading “When Grown Men Should Cry (Lesson 3- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Cornerstone of Discipleship (Lesson 2- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:3 (HCSB) The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Today’s Question: Why is humility the most important description of Jesus’ followers? Today’s Commentary: Jesus envisioned that His followers would be unmistakable. While they would be far from perfect, they would be undeniably marked as Christians. People would knowContinue reading “The Cornerstone of Discipleship (Lesson 2- Summer School with Jesus)”
A View from the Mountain (Lesson 1- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 and 5:1-2 (HCSB) 4:18 As He was walking along the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. 19 “Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish forContinue reading “A View from the Mountain (Lesson 1- Summer School with Jesus)”
Spirit-Led Disciple-Making
Can I claim to be a follower of Christ if I choose to live for myself? I have no right to say that I am a disciple of Christ unless I possess the “mind of Christ.” (see 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 ) But the call of our Lord is no less than to die to selfContinue reading “Spirit-Led Disciple-Making”
Get Out of Church! (Review of the Externally Focused Church by Rusaw/Swanson)
If non-Christians are not knocking down your door to get into the church, maybe your focus is wrong. I am not suggesting a seeker-friendly service or gimmicks to get people in. According to Rick Risaw and Eric Swanson, getting people into church means we must first get out of church. In their book, The ExternallyContinue reading “Get Out of Church! (Review of the Externally Focused Church by Rusaw/Swanson)”
The Life and Times of the Lone “Reacher” (Spirit-led Outreach Series)
There she goes. The Lone “Reacher.” Riding off into the sunset after a long, but eventful day of sharing the Gospel. She is a seasoned evangelist who can take down almost any argument against God. There are few who are like her. Maybe that is a good thing. While some people enjoy the solitude ofContinue reading “The Life and Times of the Lone “Reacher” (Spirit-led Outreach Series)”
Shepherding Well 