What Disciple Making Churches are Actually Doing
In my last article, I (Paul) shared stories from church leaders who are working to shift away from a purely attractional model and embracing a culture of disciple making. I […]
What Jesus Said About Fasting: When You Fast…
Growing up in Pakistan, I often heard from my Muslim friends that Christian fasting is incomplete and improper because Christians drink or eat during their fast. In Islam, Muslims are […]
Igniting Disciple Making Movements in North America: Four Crucial Steps
There’s a question I get asked. A lot. The question church leaders ask me is, “Josh, why do you think disciple making movements are happening in places like China and India […]
2 Fundamental Reasons to Pray
In what follows, we want to share with you two of the most fundamental reasons we pray. God Calls Us to Pray The first reason to pray is that God, […]
What Prayer & Fasting Does for Us . . . and Beyond
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being […]
Fasting and Prayer: 2 Stories
Fasting and prayer are often combined in Scripture. Both Old Testament followers of God (Ezra 8:23; Nehemiah 1:4; Psalm 35:13; Daniel 9:3) and the New Testament church (Luke 2:37; Acts […]
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Prayer and Fasting
I really enjoy a good, robust cup of coffee in the morning. It’s a great way to get my day started. I love the smell, the aroma, and the warmth […]
5 Reasons to Fast
Are there compelling reasons to fast as part of our relationship with God? Here are 5 reasons you should try this spiritual practice. Fasting is a forgotten spiritual discipline in […]
