Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalms 141:3 NKJV I remember someone saying to me when I was younger that negative words are responsible for many of the wars in the world. I’m not sure if that is exactly right but I know that my…
Love is a very interesting word because everyone seems to know what it means but it’s not really as easy to define as you would think. So when Jesus says “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31, Matt 22: 39, Luke 10:27) you wonder what does that really mean. In today’s article, I try to…
Making disciples is the mission of every disciple of Jesus on earth. It is should flow out of our relationship with Jesus. I believe that the church can be a more formidable change agent on earth if only we can all be active disciple-makers. In this article, I present 3 misconceptions about making disciples that…
My guest today on the BiVo Podcast is a good friend. I have known him since 2010. Over the past 10 years he has completed his PhD and started his own company. His testimony would bless you.
What is discipleship? Discipleship is simply the process of learning and imbibing the doctrines or philosophies of a specific teacher. In this case, it is the process involved in a person becoming like Jesus. When I think of discipleship I think of apprenticeship but a lot more. Because as an apprentice, you learn a trade…
If you are not used to church or Bible language you may not know what I mean by prayers for lost souls. If you became a disciple of Jesus recently you may not be familiar with the term lost souls. In simple terms “lost souls” are people who have not received the salvation purchased for…
Who is a BiVo (Bivocational) Minister? The answer to this question changes depending on who you ask. My thoughts about this have changed over time as well. Traditional Definition A BiVo Minister or a Bivocational Minister is a person who works and earns a living in the market place and at the same time works…
Have you ever felt like a failure in ministry even when you are doing well at your workplace? On this episode of the BiVo podcast, I share my thoughts and experience with this.
As a minister, you will need to pray for people often. There are some prayer points in the letters of the apostle paul that has transformed the lives of many people. I call these prayers the Ephesians Prayers and the Colossians Prayers. It takes the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to show to a…
