Category: Books

It’s been a little while, but I am continuing to review the seven life-patterns of a fruitful “Insider” (one who is effective at sowing Kingdom life into the people around him or her). This is from Petersen’s book, “The Insider.” We have already mentioned the first four: taking little initiatives, praying, serving, and conversing the…

We are discussing the seven life-patterns of a fruitful insider (one who is effective at sowing Kingdom life into the people around him or her). We have already mentioned the first three: taking little initiatives, praying, and serving. The fourth pattern is worth taking some time with: Conversing the Faith. Many of us have been…

More from Jim Petersen’s book, “The Insider”: Chapter 5 & 6– The Insider, the mission, and the church To be effective as “insiders” we will learn to connect with people “where they are, on their turf, and at times when they are available. Some unbelievers will respond to the idea of participating in the activities…

Chapter 4 – the Role of the Insider Continuing on a synopsis of Petersen’s book, “The Insider”: [Jesus] is saying, “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness how will people taste godliness? … You’re here to…

I continue to be challenged by the concepts in Petersen’s book, The Insider: Chapter 2 The Kingdom of God is here. God is at work all around us. God is inviting us to be used for His Kingdom constantly. The problem is that we FAILING TO SEE IT. According to Jesus, the kingdom of God…

I want to highlight key points from Jim Petersen’s The Insider as I read it. From chapter 1: God has purposes and He is working them out. We all need to live for something. It’s contrary to our nature to be content if we feel our lives are not counting for something that is bigger…