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Shepherd Life

As a shepherd, I have to get the sheep to pasture. The sheep do not belong to me; but to an Other. The pasture gives them health and life and is not mine. I go between and bring together and I am also.

The Plan

Earlier this week I asked a group of around 35 men about their church experience. “How many of you ever had a pastor approach you and say, “I’d like to help you grow as a Christian.” No one raised their hand. Not one. No glorious testimonies were shared of time spent in learning and understanding …

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Deep Dive

I was once asked what books would I recommend for personal, spiritual growth. I replied that maturing as a disciple is best done with a mentor; and it is—that is the best way to becoming stronger for Christ. But if there were a set of books to get a person firmly on the path of …

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The Pursuit of Wisdom

We’re going back through the first nine chapters of Proverbs investigating how wisdom is ‘given’ to us. Granted, the fear of the Lord is where we must start, and remain, but what instructions, steps, practices follow to insure that we are becoming wise?