Colossians 4:2-6 is a short but challenging passage. Take time to reflect on the passage then in your group ask some of these questions. The goal is not answers to questions but action plans. How would you describe your prayer life? (e.g., intense, lukewarm, sporadic, frustrating. . .) How would you like it to be …
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Discerning or just plain judgmental?
Having received “interesting” responses to comments I made in a recent sermon, I appreciated even more Jerry Bridges’ warning. Jerry Bridges, from his book Respectable Sins: The sin of judgmentalism is one of the most subtle of our “respectable” sins because it is often practiced under the guise of being zealous for what is right. …
Link: An Interview with Lecrae and Trip Lee
I love to see the proper contextualization of Christianity. Here is a link to a long video interview between Justin Taylor (Managing Editor of the ESV Study Bible) and two wonderfully talented, biblically passionate hip hop artists. Lecrae will be performing as part of Vision Conference, 3/19/11 (check out the new website). Click here to …
Visual look at the US Census
I have been very curious to see the latest census data, not just for the country, but particularly for Lancaster County. I want to understand how the county is growing, who is moving in–so that we have a better understanding of those we need to reach. Here is a neat visual look at the Census …
7 Billion
The population by the end of 2011–7 Billion. The mission is not done–the church has a mission to do.
Colossians 3:12-17 Small Group Questions
Rather than self-focused New Year’s resolutions, this passage challenges us to focus on what will maintain and foster unity in the Body. 1. The 5 virtues listed are to result in “putting up with others” and “forgiving others”? What are the issues that cause you to struggle with others? When do you find it hard …
Free Audiobook of the Month
Christianaudio is at it again! They have Jerry Bridges’ classic, The Pursuit of Holiness for free this month.