Having grown up in the southern part of the United States, I’ve been well acquainted with hospitality. People around this part of the world are known for their “southern hospitality.” However, it’s important to understand the biblical meaning of the word. We often think of hospitality as being kind to our neighbors or having friends over for

Jennifer Rash is a great editor for “The Alabama Baptist.” She teamed up with Grace Thornton to write a wonderful article on D-Life that was published in “The Alabama Baptist” on July 2, 2015. The article was picked up nationally by the “Baptist Press.” As a result, churches throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Texas found

Living the D-Life involves loving spiritual accountability in the context of a caring relational environment. Spiritual accountability is a major component in living the D-Life. The twelve disciples who followed Jesus saw their lives radically transformed because Jesus held them accountable in their commitments to follow His teachings. Likewise, radical transformation is taking place today in

The Kingdom principle of multiplying disciples is one of the most necessary and neglected practices of discipleship in many churches. In 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Paul explained to his young disciple, Timothy, the Kingdom principle of multiplying disciples. 2 Timothy 2:1-7 – You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

We will learn from Jesus that genuine discipleship cannot happen by merely meeting for fellowship and Bible study. On the job training for ministry and evangelism is an essential part of living the D-Life. In Mark 6:7-13, 30-32, Jesus sent His disciples out into the mission field to do the work of ministry and evangelism.

Few things in life are more needed but more neglected than the power of fervent prayer. If there has ever been a time in the history of the world that every believer in Christ should be praying passionately and fervently, that time is now. Fervent prayer has always preceded great movements of God in the

Jesus Christ was a great story teller. He taught in parables. When He was alone with His disciples, they would discuss the parables that Jesus told. I’m sure that Jesus was a great facilitator of these discussions. Everyone can learn to facilitate a Bible study. In our D-Groups, a different person should have the opportunity

Jesus modeled a simple approach of teaching with His disciples. Jesus taught in parables. He kept it simple. He taught His disciples by using storytelling and group discussion. He would tell a parable and, when He was alone with His disciples, they would discuss the story that He told. Storytelling and group discussions are the

As Jesus began the practice of living the D-Life, His first priority was to call twelve men to live in intimate fellowship with Him and with each other. Intimate fellowship with other believers is a main priority of living the D-Life. It’s hard to overstate the importance of relationships in one’s life. We are greatly

What is your purpose? Do you know? Many people struggle to discover what their purpose in life is. According to Jesus, it’s one thing. It’s two words—Make Disciples. There are people today who live in leisure and luxury. While spending time at their deluxe beach condo or plush lake house you might hear one say, “I’m

Free at last! That’s the spirit of millions of beautiful young college students heading off to the big “U.” Life at college is all about ballgames, tailgating, frat parties, socials, nightclubs, and no curfews with thousands of pretty people and no parents. Wow! Sounds like fun doesn’t it? Well, there is that thing called the