We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.
Francis ChanRead
A disciple is a disciple maker.
Interpretation
A true disciple not only follows but also helps others to follow.
This quote by Francis Chan emphasizes that being a disciple involves actively participating in the growth of others in their faith journey. It suggests that a genuine disciple should take on the responsibility of mentoring and guiding others, thus multiplying their impact and fostering a community of learners and leaders.
In practice
In a church sermon about building faith in the community.
We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.
Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He's not a block of wood you made up that's not going to answer you. My God listens to me. He answers me.
...I don't have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.
People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.
What evidence do you have that you know Jesus?
It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness.
To win is always good for the feeling of the whole team.
Any committee is only as good as the most knowledgeable, determined and vigorous person on it. There must be somebody who provides the flame.
A coach's primary function should be not to make better players, but to make better people
The government I led gave ordinary people peace, security, dignity, and opportunity to progress.
No man can become a great leader of men unless he has the milk of human kindness in his own heart, and leads by suggestion and kindness, rather than by force.
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