It was youth Sunday at the church Darlene and I attend. The youth music team sang a song at the conclusion that I had never heard before. One of the verses is captured above.

At times there is a sense that we are part of something very significant that God is doing. Today is one of those days. As I arrived in my office today I greeted with three amazing reports of recent events. They are prime examples of what happens when people get serious about changing culture by evangelism and discipleship. I will share two stories with you today.

I like this definition of discipleship that a friend recently shared with me, a disciple is:

Someone who is following Jesus

Someone who is being changed by Jesus

Someone who is committed to Jesus' mission

I was raised in the church. I was taught values by my parents. Even as a child, I would have been considered someone who was a follower of Jesus. But my life really changed when I made a conscious decision to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I am reminded of a story reported to me about a lady in a remote place. Unfortunately, I don't remember her name. When our director went to her village she was one of the people in the class being trained as a disciple maker. After the training she clutched the discipleship book to her chest and proclaimed:

"I can do this."