ReFocus

ReFocus:
Living a Life That Reflects God’s Heart

By Jim Daly (Zondervan, © 2012)

“When it comes to loving those with whom we disagree on any number of issues—especially issues that have to do with our faith—I sometimes wonder if we really believe what we say we believe and what the Bible professes to be true—that God loves our ‘enemies’ just as much as He loves you and me. … I believe [Jesus] attracted crowds because He had a firm, loving, and gracious nature. And I also believe He drew people to His side because they could sense that He truly and deeply loved them—despite all of their imperfections.” —Jim Daly, from the book

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How Much Tech Do You Actually Need?

Because you cannot do this alone, you are going to have to trust the right individuals who know more about tech than you do. Your calling is to shepherd. Do that.

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.