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 …
Lessons from the Life of Timothy
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF TIMOTHY Timothy had his struggles with fear and discouragement, but he stayed faithful to the end. There are many lessons we can learn from in …
The Privilege of Pastoring a Small Church
THE PRIVILEGE OF PASTORING A SMALL CHURCH I have been a pastor for well over 50 years. I pastored several different churches when I was starting out, but then spent …
Reasons to Rest
REASONS TO REST We live in a time when everyone is very busy. Those who aren’t always active are sometimes seen as lazy or unimportant. We assume that if …
Awaiting Jesus’ Return – Titus 14
AWAITING JESUS’ RETURN (Titus 14) READ: Titus 3:8-15 Those who preach or teach know that the conclusion to a message is very important. It is the last thought you leave …