There are only a few things that can keep me awake till such ungodly hour. One is the thought of God’s church. The other is reading a fascinating book. In this case, it’s both.
I’ve been given the book Simple Church while I was sick with the intention to make me feel better. Instead, this book has been disturbing me greatly - in a really good way.
Tonight (or rather this morning) is the ultimate yet. I’d been tossing and turning on my bed, waiting for the elusive sleep. After an hour, I gave up, switched on my bedroom light and continued reading where I left off. Two hours later, my bed is littered with mucus-filled tissues and small postcards of my drawing/scrawling.
I am so psyched up. It’s the wrong time of the day, I know, but I can’t help it. I feel like calling my DMM team right now but I’m not that much of a slave driver.
I believe that God’s church is the capital of his kingdom.
I believe the church has one best strategy: people.
I believe the church is most effective when we invest most time & efforts in our best strategy.
That’s why I’ve always believed in discipleship. You can take away all programs from the church but if you still have discipleship, you’d still have the church. Jesus did not start the church by renting a room in town to conduct care group. He started it by doing life with and discipling 12 under-qualified jokers.
Well, for now, it suffices to say yhope is going to take a serious look on discipleship from Oct onwards. It won’t be a new campaign. Rather, it’ll be a return to the basic process for making disciples. Simple is good. Narrow the focus. Achieve the win.
Ha! Now that I’ve put everything into words, I feel I’m ready for some sleep. And breakfast. Man, this is going to be another tough choice to make…
listening — comfortable by john mayer
Breakfast hmmm! Get xingyi aka mother pig to cook some porridge for you since you’re still sick!! waaaahaahaa~ just kidding! Are you feeling better?
Haha, when i read about what you wrote about discipleship, something stirred in my heart as well.
Without God, a church won’t be a church. Without people, there won’t be a church. Yup, keepin’ it simple! (:
Hi,
I enjoyed your post… This may be a stupid question but would you recommend this book. I am leaving for a trip in 2 days and I’ve been looking for a new book to read.
Thanks,
John
lend me the book when u r done
your entry gave me goosebumps in a really good way!
I like the laser sharp focus you have in God. aaahh, mind blowing!
Sleepless nights over adrenaline + vision… I can definitely identify with those.
The only difference is probably I’m THAT much of a slave driver. Haha
Joab, ‘mother pig’ is not very nice… I thought all NE guys are gentlemen? =)
John, the book is titled Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger. Enjoy!
JX, will do! But you’ll find the book very simple, indeed.
Jiayin! How’s settling down in Melbourne? Weather’s been kind to you?
Zach… *shudder*
(Continuation from Zachary’s comment)
Now you can understand why my eye bags are so huge!
Okay okay I was just kidding haha! (:
oh it’s Spring here now! 25 degrees on saturday but there is still
strong winds every now and then. I am still slowly adjusting to life
in Melbourne but I think God is changing me inside out and outside in over here!
catch up w u soon!
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Well, that’s course xanthe’s as eager and committed to grow the group as I am! =)
i’m trying to get the image of mucus filled tissues lying around ewhere off my mind…ewwww. Sory..my vivid imagination..poor trees sigh! Anyways…hope you are feeling better or on the road there. I just picked up torch and Chris from airport yday and they seem to have the flu bug too. Nasty HK bugs!!
Do take care Shirls
blog stalker aka beng!!
aww… thankew for visitng my humble blog… sorry for the graphic description of mucus-filled tissues, haha! and hey thanks for sending the peasant princess – it’s awesome!!
send my love to mel! you two take care, too!