Yesterday, we (Dean and Amy Plumlee) cashed in the free gift card to take our kids to the local rock climbing gym. We could never have imagined how much they’d like it and how much we’d learn. As soon as we entered I was immediately intimidated by the instructor’s biceps and quickly went into a …
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 If you were called an “heirloom”, would you consider it a compliment or an insult? It is safe to assume most would consider it an insult. Heirlooms …
Dann Spader shares insights from 40 years of equipping and training leaders.
My dear friend Michael Titus serves as the country Director for J-Life Tanzania. Michael grew up in a Muslim home, yet Christ miraculously appeared to him in a dream. The next day, a Sunday, he walked almost 15 miles to the nearest church. When he arrived, the worship service had already started. Fearing the intentions …
While Peter denied Jesus and most of the other disciples scattered at the crucifixion, others surprisingly demonstrated bold faith during Christ’s suffering. Consider Nicodemus, a leading Pharisee. In John 3, we see him come to Jesus “at night.” He comes in secret. He doesn’t want to be seen. He has a reputation to protect. He …
The Apostle Paul lays out clear expectations for those of us who are ministry leaders. “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith …