Lauren

“So roll up your sleeves, get your head in the game, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy.”
― Anonymous, The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language

“Sadly, some gospel presentations sound a lot like my pyramid scheme business pitch. People walk away feeling like they got sold something.”
― Robby Gallaty, Replicate: How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are

“People profess to be Christians yet believe they do not need to follow Jesus. We’ve defined discipleship as optional, a choice and not a demand.”2 Jesus didn’t just save us from sin; He saved us for something.”
― Robby Gallaty, Replicate: How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are

“Our purpose as parents is clearly defined here: we are to make disciples. That includes our children. I’d argue that, for parents, our children are our priority in making disciples. The Great Commission begins in the home.”
― Chris Swain, Write It On Their Hearts: Practical Help for Discipling Your Kids