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- Ep. 102 What's Your New Year's Resolution? Knowing Christ: Part 1 of 3
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The Kansas Communities Ministry has for years adopted the following as our objective: "My objective is to know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and develop laborers at all times, under any conditions, in every place I go." Consider adopting this same objective as you make your New Year's Resolution. Today we look at some of what the Bible teaches about "knowing Christ."
Illustration about Albert Einstein found at Ministry127.com.13 min - Ep. 101 How do we keep Christ the center of Christmas? Part 2 of 2
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We continue our discussion with Karla and Vivian regarding some ideas of how to keep our focus on Christ at Christmas.
Every Moment Holy (book referenced in the podcast)16 min - Ep. 100 How do we keep Christ at the center of Christmas? Part 1 of 2
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We know that "Jesus is the reason for the season" but sometimes it's hard to act like that. Like Martha, we are busy with "so many things." This very practical episode features the ideas and thoughts of David's wife Karla and their friend Vivian as they encourage us in keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. Part 1 of 2.
16 min - Ep. 99 Why is living with margin so critical yet so hard to come by? Part 9 of 9 Interview with Richard Spann
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Dr. Spann discusses the critical importance of margin in our lives as we keep our eyes focused on the objective: "Knowing Christ in our own lives in ever-increasing depth and making disciples and developing laborers at all times, under any conditions, in every place I go."
18 min - Ep. 98 Is evangelism an event ... or a process? Part 8 of 9 Interview with Richard Spann
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Dr. Spann shares more insights from his devotional booklets "Goads and Nails." Today we discuss the change in evangelism styles over the years and how Jesus spent time with individuals. Dr. Spann mentions the book "Your Home a Lighthouse: How to Host an Evangelistic Bible Study" by Bill Jacks. This is no longer being printed but used copies are available on eBay and Amazon.
17 min - Ep. 97 Who am I, really? Part 7 of Interview with Dr. Richard Spann
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Do you sometimes listen to voices that tell you that you are not worthy, that you do not measure up, that God doesn't really love you? Who am I, really? Am I what the world, the flesh and the devil say I am? Or am I who GOD says I am in His word?
13 min - Ep. 96 How do we keep focus when we are pulled in so many directions? Part 6 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
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What is the "one thing" that is most important to focus on in life? What are the Biblical role models we might look at? Dr. Richard Spann shares another key point from his devotional series Goads and Nails.
Kansas Communities Ministry website10 min - Ep. 95 Are you aiming for the splash or the ripple? Part 5 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
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It is all too tempting to want to make a big "splash," attracting large crowds, etc. But what does the Lord desire for us? Richard Spann, former ministry director for the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators shares some insight into this topic as he relates the importance of spiritual generations and multiplication -- all based on making a "ripple" and not necessarily a "splash."
Kansas Navigators Website12 min - Ep. 94 What really makes a difference in the spiritual lives of others? Part 4 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
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Dr. Spann shares three practical truths: Discipleship is more caught than taught. We can impress from a distance but to make an impact we need to be "up close." Live your life in such a way that you leave a mark and not just a blur.
Kansas Navigators15 min - Ep. 93 How can I help someone spiritually if I don't have any resources or time? Part 3 Interview with Dr. Richard Spann
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Who was Shamgar? Often we don't think we have anything to offer concerning investing in the spiritual growth of others. But we learn from the story of Shamgar in the Old Testament, we can start where we are, with what we have, doing what we can.
This is a profound truth that will encourage you in your ministry.
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What does it mean to "make disciples"? What is the image in your mind when you hear the word "disciple"? The Kansas Communities Ministry has been involved in helping people grow in their walk with the…
Lord for nearly 50 years. We believe making disciples should be a natural part of our everyday lives. Hear practical, stimulating, Biblically-based thoughts on how to invest in individuals and help them in their walk with the Lord no matter where they are in their journey.