Rob Norman: Commitment | A Commitment To Growth

Growth is not an accidental or passive by-product of our existence; growth is a by-product of our most earnest pursuits

Rob Norman: Commitment | A Culture Of Commitment

In order to usher in a new culture, the old culture must be mercilessly destroyed.  Can this also apply to church cultures?

Rob Norman: Commitment | A Fulfilled Life

Real fulfillment can only be found in Christ.  Yet, discipleship caries a cost that we measure by questions like “what will it cost me if I do this?”. We may not say that ‘out-loud’, but subconsciously we ‘do the maths’ in terms of time, money and energy.  What we don’t often consider is that non-discipleship also carries a cost that can be measured by answering the question “what will it cost if I don’t do this?”

Rob Norman: Commitment | Courageous Commitment

As society turns away from God the lives of true Christians stand in greater contrast to the lives of others. We will encounter greater battles and greater persecution. The Christian life will require greater courage.

Rob Norman: Commitment | Commit Big!

We are wired by our creator to gravitate towards causes that are bigger than ourselves. This is what gives our lives ultimate meaning

Rob Norman: Commitment | The Cost Of Commitment

The parables of the ‘hidden treasure’ and ‘the pearl of great price’ in Matthew 13:44-46 are about God’s absolute commitment to His people.  When we understand the magnitude of God’s love for us it becomes natural that when Jesus said “follow me” to his disciples the invitation meant following him all the way into ministry!

Rob Norman: Commitment | Three Myths About Commitment

The word “commitment” dials up all sorts of anxieties in us.  As soon as we hear someone asking us to commit our minds automatically begin looking for an ‘out’, an excuse that precludes us from committing “too heavily”.  Commitment, however, is at the very heart of following Jesus.

Rob Norman: Commitment | Christ, His Church, His Cause

Is it possible to be a good Christian and not be fully committed to Christ, His Church and His Cause? Hint: NO!