What is an Elder
WHAT IS AN ELDER? (Shepherds 4) In our last blogs we have seen the terms “shepherd” and “bishop” or “overseer.” Another term used for pastors is “ELDER.” In 1 Peter …
God Equips His Shepherds
GOD EQUIPS HIS SHEPHERDS (Shepherds 2) Being a pastor or leader isn’t easy. Taking care of sheep is a hard, dangerous, difficult job. The same is true of shepherding God’s …
Spiritual Shepherds
SPIRITUAL SHEPHERDS (Shepherds 1) It is a great privilege to be used by God to minister to others (1 Timothy 3:1). God says He will bless and reward those who …
Bible More Prescious Than Ever
THE BIBLE GETS MORE PRECIOUS EVERY YEAR In college and seminary I developed a great appreciation for the Bible as the living, inspired Word of God. I came away with …
Humble Moses
LESSON IN HUMILITY FROM MOSES Some men want to be leaders so others will think they are important and be impressed with them. There are other men who don’t want …
What is a Bishop
WHAT IS A BISHOP, OR OVERSEER? (Shepherds 3) In the previous 2 blogs we have seen that pastors are shepherds. Anyone who ministers to others in called a “shepherd.” There …
Joseph: Purpose and Perseverance
JOSEPH: PURPOSE & PERSEVERANCE Many Old Testament believers faced difficulties in life. Joseph, son of Jacob, was one of them. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, then unfairly …
Life is a Marathon
LIFE IS LIKE A MARATHON I enjoy running and have been running regularly since my early teens. I don’t go as fast as I did but I can still go …
Commands for the Man of God (Timothy 15)
COMMANDS FOR THE MAN OF GOD (Timothy 15) (READ 1 Timothy 6:6-21) Paul concludes his letter to his ‘son’ Timothy with 8 commands. These summarize what Paul has recently …
How to Recognize False Teachers (Timothy 14)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE FALSE TEACHERS (Timothy 14) (READ 1 Timothy 6:1-5) They say old people repeat themselves and say the same thing they have already said. Paul is in the …