Like Jonah, we can run from God, but God is gracious and runs after us with his relentless rescuing love. #WhyNotUs

We must do all we are commanded to do, but only the Holy Spirit can make people thirsty for living water.

What a great thought...whose your one?

As we go on mission we need to have the right expectations. Jesus said that the world will hate us (Jn 15:18), but he also said be of good cheer, because I have overcome the world (Jn 16:33).

Someone was saying today, “My brother won’t come to church.” And I thought to myself, “Maybe the church needs to go to them.”

God always blesses what he initiates. Frustration is often the fruit of trying to propel what the Lord did not ignite. I'm praying he spares me the frustration of starting things that originate entirely with me.

Discipline is the price of freedom.

Love this breakdown on elements of renewal from Mark Sayers new book, “reappearing church.”

I agree with Tim.

We have to be careful. Religious gathering, in particular can fall victim to two characteristics of the spirit of this age 1) we become to familiar with God and 2) we develop a sense of entitlement. We think we deserve certain privileges.facebook.com/CityReachOakde…

Heard a great quote on the weekend: “Whatever is not born of prayer is born of pride.” So many times as a Christian leader I have led out of the flesh, not out of the new identity I have received through Christ and with dependence on God.

I love Warren Weirsbe’s definition of ministry. He says, “Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.”

A servant leader is first a follower. They follow Jesus and submit to his direction and leadership over their life. They do not measure success by outward results but by faithfulness to his call. (2 Cor 5:9-10)

The longer you have been a Christian ironically the easier it is to become entitled and lose sight of your need for grace.

9 practical insights to improve your prayer life. timonbengtson.com/blog/f/9-pract… via Timon Bengtson

Great real life group training night! 45 people came out for equipping. Looking forward to launching 5 new groups in February.

I am only a servant and steward (1 Cor 4:1). It releaves the pressure, (Jesus is the master and owner) but increases my accountability.

My prayer for today is that God would help me receive his implanted Word with gladness so I might bear fruit for his glory.

May God help us to live like we really believe that we are children of God.

Loved having Vaughan Roberts at Church yesterday. Jesus is the Lord of all, Lord of death and Lord of the Church.