GUEST COMMENTARY

Doug Atkin

(Doug is Don’s brother who lives in Smyrna, TN.)

HOW TO ENJOY GOD

ENGAGE. A different word for evangelize. Get out there. Meet the folks. Hear their story. Tell His story. Then, invite them to share with you in the life of Christ.

NURTURE. Bring them along. Be there for them. Walk by their side. Support them. Listen. Teach. Pray. Discern their needs. Help them to grow spiritually.

JELL. Introduce them to others in your church family. Encourage them. Help them to feel welcome. To become involved. To become active participants in church life.

OBLIGE. Be willing to do what it takes. Make a personal commitment to their spiritual journey. Ask for their commitment to Christ in return.

YOKE. Form a bond based on enduring spiritual unity. Reach out to each other in times of need. Become brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, you will grow in His name.

 

GATHER. Spend time together in fellowship. Worship together. Break bread together. Grow the Body of Christ together.

OPEN. Release your heart, your soul, your mind to Christ. Be ever faithful to His word. Open wide your arms. Share His love. Become a defining force in the growth of His kingdom.

DARE. Have the courage to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who will listen. Set yourself on fire in His name. They will gather to watch you burn.

Alleluia!