SPIRITUAL IDENTITY THEFT (How God Sees You – 1)
SPIRITUAL IDENTITY THEFT (How God Sees You – 1) We hear a lot about identity theft today. Much time and money are spent protecting our identity so no one steals …
MINISTRY SCARS
MINISTRY SCARS There is a large scar on my left knee which I got almost 70 years ago from falling on a broken bottle. The wound has long since healed, …
The Praying Pastor
THE PRAYING PASTOR Many of the pastors I know (myself included) feel dissatisfied with their prayer life. Sometimes we let ourselves get too busy, other times we forget the importance …
The Importance of Expository Preaching
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPOSITORY PREACHING The seminary I attended emphasized the importance of expository preaching. I’m glad they did. To exposit means to clarify, to expand or to make clear …
Do These Things Every Day
Despite the many labor-saving devices that have been invented in the last few decades, we seem to be busier than ever. Pastors especially have more to do than in previous …
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR PREACHING
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR PREACHING Do people come to church to hear our opinions, or the truth of God’s Word? Which are they receiving from you? Do we simply …
Lessons from Conflict in Philippi (Conflict Resolution 4)
LESSONS FROM CONFLICT IN PHILIPPI (Conflict Resolution 4) Conflict among believers is nothing new. Paul faced it with two close friends and fellow workers in Philippi who weren’t getting along. …
When Peacemaking Fails (Conflict Resolution 3)
WHEN PEACEMAKING FAILS (Conflict Resolution 3) Why is it sometimes so hard to get Christians to stop fighting and get along with each other? As a person, and as a …
Be a Peacemaker (Conflict Resolution 2)
BE A PEACEMAKER (Conflict Resolution 2) Teaching children how to get along with each other can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. The same can be …
Conflict will Happen (Conflict Resolution 1)
CONFLICT WILL HAPPEN (Conflict Resolution 1) Conflict. We can’t get away from it. From Cain and Abel until the present, nations, individuals, families, and churches have had conflict. They come …