Jeff Gray

Today, I want to introduce you to three broad categories of discipleship: spontaneous, short-term, and long-term. Every category is necessary and valuable because we must meet people where they are. Within these categories, discipleship may focus primarily on personal growth, or it may intentionally equip someone to disciple others. The category describes the rhythm; the goal usuallly determines the result. We should also be honest about where much Christian discipleship ends. Many Christians...

Before you stop reading, this is probably not the article you think it is. The word pronouns can start an argument almost instantly. But long before pronouns became a cultural nightmare, Jesus used them to teach us something essential about prayer, community, and discipleship. Listen carefully to the words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in heaven…” “Give us today our daily bread.” “Forgive us our debts…” “Lead us not into temptation…” “Deliver us from evil.” Our. Us. We. Jesus does not...

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