About 15 years ago our heavenly Father began encouraging me in my role as His son and out of that in my role as a father, both biologically and spiritually. Through multiple encounters on my journey God has revealed His heart as my Father and affirmed my sonship in Him. Out of this has come His call to fully embrace who He has created me to be as a father and to share that with others.
Today Kwan Porter and I continue our conversation on identity. A lot of times when we think about identity we associate it with the things we do. We tend to think of our sin as a bag of stuff that we did that Jesus had to carry on the cross. However your identity was: you…
I’m really exited about the new series we launch today on identity. I have the privilege of having my good friend Kwan Porter with me for this series. We served together at LifeMission Church for many years and he is a pastor there at the Kansas City, KS campus. Kwan and I have grown so…
Steve joins me today to continue our conversation about making disciples. As disciple makers one of our roles is to help others focus on what is important. The scriptures instruct us to: Look to Jesus. (Heb. 12:2a) Look to the harvest fields. (John 4:35) Look for His second coming. (Heb. 9:28) How do we keep…
Steve joins me today to continue our conversation about making disciples. Relationships are like bridges. The stronger they are the more weight they can carry. Sometimes correction can be or feel weighty. Basilea Schlink wrote a book titled, “The Joy of Repentance.” When we understand the end result of repentance and the freedom it brings…
Today Steve and I continue our conversation about making disciples by looking at celebration and accountability. A lot of growth in life isn’t seen. It is underground. With plants and people there needs to be a lot of growth in the roots, growth that is hidden. We should celebrate obvious fruit. Stop, slow down, and…
Today Steve and I continue our conversation about being disciple makers. All of us need affirmation and encouragement. It is so important for us to speak life and truth into others. Steve says, “Give away what you want. Determine what you need. Then give it away.” So if you need encouragement start encouraging others. We…
Today Steve and I continue our conversation about being disciple makers. As disciple makers it is important to realize there are key seasons in the life of disciples where they tend to be more receptive and open. One of those is right after being born again. Another is when there are seasons of change in…
Today we start another series with my good friend Steve Sizemore. I know a lot of people who do a good job of making disciples. Steve, however, would be at the top of the list. He has poured himself into dozens of people and embodies our dual role as followers of Jesus to be disciples…
Today Christian and I take a final look at the miraculous events that surrounded the birth of Jesus. A group of magi come from the east because they have seen a star, signifying the birth of a Jewish king, and have come to worship him. Over 500 years earlier Daniel and the Jewish people were…
Though Christmas is already behind us, the Christmas story continues. Various other cultures capture this so much better than we do. Many cultures celebrate the Day of the Kings or Wise Men two weeks after Christmas. For some of those cultures this day is the main day of giving gifts as opposed to Christmas day…
