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Jesus’ closest followers saw their relationship with Him as exclusive... as if they were more special than others. What Jesus tells them & the Samaritan villagers reveal... God’s heart is not exclusive, but inclusive... Link— buff.ly/JDtXlJU @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Bigger is not always better. It brings new challenges & demands. I remember observing this as our church body & the other ministries we oversaw grew from start-up to small to bigger. The changes are dynamic & exponential. Link– buff.ly/KdwPuNT @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

If we claim to be followers of Jesus, who calls us to deny ourselves (Luke 9:23), and cling to our individualism as Christian believers, our faith becomes a non sequitur. It’s illogical and incongruent with genuine faith. Link– buff.ly/JDtXlJU @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

I’ve known pastors of small churches who want bigger ones because they think this would be better. Or small business owners who want... more income. But bigger is not always better; it brings new challenges & demands. Link– buff.ly/KdwPuNT @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Discipleship is not a program, nor a curriculum. It's much simpler & more personal. Jesus modeled discipleship by example. Paul also followed Jesus & His model. So, do we choose to follow what is popular or follow Jesus? Link– buff.ly/S77Otrp @EnduringWordCom @tkbeyond

In America, we prize our individualism, as if it were sacred. We wear it as a badge of honor. But our commitment to individualistic expression is at odds with the call of Jesus to follow HIm... Link– buff.ly/JDtXlJU @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

Consider what is most important to you. My family is my most valuable living legacy on earth. People I’ve been privileged to lead, disciple, & serve are the next most important... That kind of investment is invaluable... Link– buff.ly/i1NMdZn @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

The church is a community of believers following Jesus, both individually & corporately. This is the heart of discipleship. Discipleship should be the engine driving the church forward in its God-given purpose. Link– buff.ly/GlRGyPq @EnduringWordCom @tkbeyond

Solomon sees a more redemptive view of work than many of us might have... here he says people should see work as a gift from God and to “… find satisfaction in their work.” Solomon based this on a simple trust in God. Link– buff.ly/i1NMdZn @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2

It's easy to get so focused on ourselves that we can't see what's going on around us. Focusing on ourselves also blinds us to the needs of others. The disciples of Jesus had this problem, as we do today. tripkimball.com/home/john-de… @tkbeyond @WordStrong2Tim2