The Bible says there are TWO kinds of wisdom. One comes from below and trips us up. The other comes from above and brings life.
Tag: discipleship
THE WISDOM TEST
‘Contending For The Faith’ in a culture of compromise.
That’s the Christian life in one page:
At the start, peace and love.
At the end, great joy.
In the middle… well, things can get gnarly.
A Day For ‘Dangerous Gentlemen’
MISSION DETAILS: Should You Decide To Accept It…
You Can Be Part Of COMMUNITAS (Content, Coaching and Community for leaders)
Communitas isn’t just about great input. It’s about coaching and conversation too. When leaders walk this journey together, we go further faster, and the fruit multiplies.
Reaching Older People With the Gospel – Before It’s Too Late (New Podcast Episode)
Whether you’re a church leader, part of a congregation, or just someone who cares about family and community, this conversation will inspire and equip you to take steps towards ministering more effectively to older people.
When The Heat Is On – Staying Strong in God During Spiritual Dry Times
When the heat is on and the ground feels dry, remember your life is not rooted in the season but in the stream. Seasons will change, but the water never runs dry.
Katia Adams. No Fake Fires – Let Wildfires Burn!
“The Holy Spirit has been made like a drunk uncle at a wedding: still technically invited, but stuck in the corner in case he embarrasses us.”
Pete Greig: Prayer that’s Faithful, Faith-Filled, and Fully Awake.
I was privileged to attend this year’s Wildfires event. My first reflection is no wonder it’s grown every year. I was invited in previous years and thought ‘it’s too far from Manchester’ but I’ve realised it’s not going to get any closer just because I moan about it and it was definitely worth the drive.
This summer, the tent was bigger and the hunger greater, and I was so glad to be one of the 4000 adults (plus 2000 children and young people) who attended and actually it was fantastic NOT doing anything but receiving and worshipping. On the first night Pete spoke and my notes are below – brilliant stuff!
Leading Like Jesus Not Jezebel: Recognising the Spirit That Destroys From Within
I see a lot of posts floating around about ‘The Jezebel Spirit’, many of which don’t seem to have a clue. This is not a definitive word on this terrible assignment the enemy loves to send but looking back on 30 years of church leadership rather than sound triumphant – I can show you the scars from my wounds.
Let the River Flow!
We can’t contain what God wants to do this year, but what do we do to ‘Go with the flow?’