Discipleship in the Everyday Moments

Read: Matthew 18:19-20, Colossians 3:17 As a pastor, it’s easy for me to fall into a “come and see” mindset when living out the Great Commission. What I mean is that I’ll plan an event, set a time, and tell people about it—then wait for those who are interested to...

Beyond Willpower

Read: Romans 17:18-19, Ezekiel 36:26-27 Price Pritchett, an expert in change management for business leaders, tells a story about a fly that illustrates the limits of willpower: “I’m sitting in a quiet room at the Millcroft Inn, a peaceful little place hidden back...

The Importance of Practice

Read: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-25 I’m about to make an obvious statement: You can’t get your driver’s license online. Some of you might be thinking, “Wait, I took driver’s ed online!” Sure, that might be true, but you didn’t actually get your license online. You can...

The Process of Slow Growth

Read: 1 Peter 2:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18 I went to dinner with a friend the other day, and for the most part, it was a normal experience. Our waiter took our order, but that was the last time we saw him. I know what you’re thinking, “I didn’t see my server again” is...