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Yesterday, I shared thoughts from the pre-con labs.  Today, I want to focus on what God spoke to me during the D6 Conference on Thursday and Friday. D6 always does a great job reminding us about the importance of parents passing on faith to their children.  I will continue to prayerfully determine how we can best do this at Hesston MB. I noticed a strong theme of grace at this year's conference.  Tied in with grace was the importance of our identity in Christ.  For those who know me, I have been teaching often on this topic of identity and grace.  I will continue to be led by the Spirit to share the power that comes in relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is not about our strength, but instead moving from head to heart to hands. Marriage is key in the area of family ministry.  As couples, we must invest in the relationship. We need to learn best how to deal with our conflict and realize we have an Enemy who hates marriage and will do whatever he ca...

The story of and glory of the church became more important than the story and glory of Jesus Christ. "I don't want to build a museum, I want to be part of a movement." Spiritual fruit equals spiritual maturity.  Spiritual maturity equals biblical manhood. Galatians 5 Are we using methods that are ineffective? Paul's argument is there is something more powerful than rules. How Men Grow Spiritually Fruit grows holistically     Not separable traits     There is a difference between the fruit of your personality and the fruit of the Spirit.     What book should I buy on biblical manhood?  The Bible Fruit grows internally You cannot legislate inner character Law cannot do anything about the source of sin.  Law can discourage.  Law can deal with actions of sin, but cannot deal with root. Only the Spirit can change the heart. Most of the time we will use fear or pride to change behavior. How do I ...

Today, I am headed to Louisville for the D6 Conference with Jared.  I look forward to great learning and encouragement with those attending.  For those who are unfamiliar with or unable to attend the conference, come back to my blog the rest of the week for thoughts and quotes from speakers.  I will post here as well as on twitter and Facebook. Feel free to comment or share thoughts from the D6 Conference with others.

The D6 Conference begins in Louisville Oct. 16-18.  Below you will see the social media team (of which I am a part) where you can read perspectives and quotes.  Also you can watch several of the speakers live.  See the schedule and watch along with me.