What is the biblical paradigm for disciple-making? I recently read a blog post by Dr. David Nelson, for whom I have the utmost respect, that laid out why “one-on-one ‘mentoring’ relationships may not be the best form of discipleship” (emphasis his), and I’ve been mulling over thoughts about discipleship in recent conversations with a good friend [...]
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discipleship: mentor- or community-based? why not both?
Posted in christian community, discipleship, Uncategorized on February 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
“expository exultation” and dying to self
Posted in christianity, discipleship, john piper, preaching on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just got back from Bible Exposition with Dr. Heisler and wanted to share two of the things he started our semester with. First, this video by John Piper explaining what (as he sees it) “expository preaching” should really be. It’s six minutes long (and well worth it) and was originally given on Mothers’ Day (Mothers’ [...]
on what are you focused?
Posted in christ, discipleship on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no where to lay his head.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, [...]
