To Share
A Link in the Chain
When Jesus issued to us the call to make disciples, it was not just an individual, but also a corporate call. As part of the same universal church and even the same local church, God has given us the privilege to work in close connection with one another in our disciple making. By God’s grace, we can accomplish so much more working together than we ever could apart. We each have a unique role to play in helping each other (and…
Prompted by the Spirit
I had an appointment to perform a pest service with a client on Thursday. I texted him on Wednesday night to confirm our time frame. At that time, he had invited me to an event that evening. I told him I could not make it as I attend Bible study on Wednesday nights. He asked what denomination our church was, and I told him that we go to a Southern Baptist church called The Way. When I arrived at his…
Even A Child Can Share
Recently, as part of our “Light Of The World” campaign, we had a Gospel presentation from Ty Hall, a child within our church. May you be encouraged by hearing a little bit of that story. Q: Who did you tell about Jesus? A: My friend named Alex. Q: What were you doing that gave you the chance to talk about Jesus? A: We were talking about all the things that live in the desert. Q: What did you tell him…
Sharing the Gospel with a Side of Lunch
A while back, I was hungry and decided to stop at Subway for some lunch. As I was walking up to the door, I noticed a man sitting against the wall with a large camping backpack. He was obviously homeless. As soon as I saw him, I decided to purchase him some food and eat lunch with him. My plan was to split my sandwich with him. I ordered my sandwich. As soon as I was done paying, I noticed…
Earning the Right to Speak
I have been building a relationship with my neighbors for several years. I would generally catch Travis outside working on his yard or whatever new pet project he currently had going. When I saw him, I would head over and just talk with him and Lisa, his wife, when she was present. We would talk about anything from his landscaping business to the latest game I was playing, and we often would look out for each other’s houses, as we…
Give Me Peoria, Or I Die
In the mid 1500’s, a pastor by the name of John Knox was working tirelessly to further the spread of the gospel in Scotland. His passion for seeing others saved was so strong that he once famously prayed “Give me Scotland, or I die.” This wasn’t meant as an arrogant demand on God but rather the passionate prayer of a man who valued Jesus above even his physical life. Through the providence of God and after many years of prayer…