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Staying on Mission Over the Long Haul

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We called this band, Common Bond. We weren't that good. We did have a lot of fun and friendship. Maybe this band wasn't really about making music. Let me explain. I was 18 years old at the time of this picture, but I was friends with four of these guys since I was 15 years old —just shortly after I got saved. Each of these older friends spent countless hours shaping me, encouraging me, teaching me, correcting me, challenging me, and, yes, discipling me —all through friendship. Because of Jesus and friends, I have been blessed with true stories of... * divine intervention ,  * long and mutual friendships ,  * and staying on Jesus' mission over the long haul . This is the way of Jesus. Jesus had a band of guys.  And they were full of " Sloppy Agape ."  They are still changing the world today. Beware of Mission Drift . Common Bond at Timber-Lee Winter Camp, circa 1982. p.s. My band after Common Bond .   More real-life stories of disciplemaking here . Subscribe Here...
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Look at What God is Doing!

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  Note: We are disciplemaking missionaries with  Cadre Missionaries . As such, we give a brief ministry update here at  Cup O' Joe with Bill  once every three months—especially for those who love, pray, and support us. Double click any image to enlarge for reading. Look at What God is Doing! (Click image above to enlarge for reading, viewing, and praying.)     To donate securely online,  go here .   Or Send a check to: Cadre Missionaries PO Box 278 Sycamore, IL 60178  All glory to God! (Click image above to enlarge for reading, viewing, and praying.) Track with us on social media!      Instagram          Facebook          Twitter       Subscribe HERE and let the fun begin!
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WHY we're stuck and HOW to change it...

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  If this is true, then this helps explains... Why many people don't learn much in school. Why many people don't get much out of church. Why we aren't making disciples who make more disciples like Jesus did. Think about Jesus.   Where would you put Jesus—as a teacher—on the learning pyramid above? Think about you. Where are you stuck and how can you get unstuck? This explains WHY were's stuck and HOW to change it.  But will we? Check it out here ! More to Explore Here: Is a Biblical Worldview Enough ? What if we did THIS ? Active Learning ? Friend, if your take-away from this post is that I'm anti-preaching, you missed the point. Let's Connect!     Instagram          Facebook           Twitter        Subscribe here & let the fun begin !
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Especially for Older Men and Those Who Love Them

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This post is for those who care for old guys... I'm just gonna leave this PDF right here . (Click link above for a very interesting article.) Just for fun and reflection.. * Do you feel like I do ? * Funny and true * Can being ornery extend one's life ? *  There's more to life than making a living . Let's Connect!     Instagram          Facebook           Twitter        Subscribe here & let the fun begin !
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Exactly how I feel these days...

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My birthday is April 23rd .  In leu of cards, please send Ibuprofen . We are.. To send a birthday donation, donate securely here . Every little bit helps and  is a  huge encouragement to us. Thank you!
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Six Interesting Insights about Generation Alpha & Faith

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As a volunteer youth ministry practitioner, I am passing on to you what my ministry leader passed on to me. My most useful take-away from this study is how to ask insightful questions with Gen Alpha.  Download the Report on Gen Alpha & Faith Here . Subscribe here & let the fun begin !
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What if I told you that...

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What could this look like in your real everyday life?   A Bonus Song of Resurrection: If video above doesn't appear, go here. Ezekiel 37 Resurrection Power The  Lord  took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the  Lord  to a valley filled with bones.   2  He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out.   3  Then he asked me, “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?” “O Sovereign  Lord ,” I replied, “you alone know the answer to that.” 4  Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the  Lord !   5  This is what the Sovereign  Lord  says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!   6  I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin. I will put breath into you, and you will come...
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