Post #86 Bigger...

I started this series by explaining the importance of the Church growing smaller. Interestingly, I conclude it by discussing the importance of living big.

By growing smaller (developing discipleship, mentoring, and accountability), getting deeper (developing meaningful, influential, and purposeful experiences), and by reaching wider (exploring the ways we can impact, influence, and change the world for God's glory), we will start to live more boldly, more passionately, and more missionally.

Living bigger is not about pride or ego. No, we must decrease, He must increase. (John 3:30) Living bigger is making th most of ordinary moments; seeing God's touch in the people, experiences, and opportunities around us.

Living big is not just seeing the forest from the trees. It is seeing the trees (their importance, value, and purpose), and it is seeing the forest (the greater purpose, the big picture). It is also seeing how the forest fits into the surrounding eco-system, and how that eco-system affects the world. In terms of faith, living big is realizing that God has placed us in this place, at this time, with these talents and resources to impact the world in an incredible way. Living big is seeing big, acting big, and loving big.