Disciple Dojo: Word is spreading!

Why "Dojo"?

Anyone who knows me knows that one of my lifelong passions has been studying the martial arts. And the place where martial arts are learned is a Dojo. Discipleship is similar to martial arts training (if you don't believe me, just ask Paul--he says so himself in his letter to Christians in Corinth [1Cor. 9:26-27]!). We have a Sensei (teacher): Jesus. We have a katana (sword): Scripture. This blog, then, is intended as a virtual Dojo--where students of the Master can sharpen, challenge and encourage one another as we continue becoming more and more like the One whom we serve...minus the Tiger Balm.

Order "Bible for the Rest of Us", "Apocalypse Now??" and other resources by JM for your church, small group or personal study!

One of the beautiful things about the Christian faith is that we can be unified without being uniform. We can differ on secondary and tertiary issues, yet remained united on the essentials of the Apostolic Gospel message. This is why the Discipleship Dojo is a proud supporting partner of CharlotteONE:!

Here are links to the audio of talks I've given at CharlotteONE:

"My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?!"

"Bible 101 - Creation"
"Bible 101 - New Creation"

"The Dark Night of the Soul" (Part 1)
"The Dark Night of the Soul" (Part 2)

I am always looking for new ideas on what to discuss in the Dojo! Likewise, I am available for various speaking or teaching venues including short-term classes at churches, schools or parachurch ministries. For scheduling information or any other feedback, feel free to contact me at jamesmichael7@yahoo.com.

Also, be sure to check out my articles for the Examiner!

Films that inspire me

"3:10 to Yuma" (2007)
"A Beautiful Mind" (2002)
"Akira Kurosawa's Dreams" (1990)
"Amazing Grace" (2007)
"Amistad" (1997)
"Apocalypto" (2007)
"Avatar" (2010)
"Braveheart" (1995)
"Chariots of Fire" (1981)
"Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" (1993)
"End of the Spear" (2005)
"Forrest Gump" (1994)
"House of Flying Daggers" (2004)
"Into the Wild" (2008)
"King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" (2007)
"Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut" (2005)
"Lust for Life" (1956)
"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2006)
"My Neighbor Totoro" (1988)
"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" (1984)
"Primer" (2005)
"Saints and Soldiers" (2005)
"The Apostle" (1998)
"The Big Kahuna" (2007)
"The Exorcism of Emily Rose" 2005
"The Gunfighter" (1950)
"The Karate Kid 1 & 2" (1984-1986)
"The Last Samurai" (2003)
"The Lord of the Rings Trilogy" (2001-2003)
"The Matrix Trilogy" (1999-2003)
"The Miracle Maker" (1999)
"The Passion of the Christ" (2004)
"The Seven Samurai" (1954)
"To End All Wars" (2004)