I want to share a quick story and some reminders for those who may be struggling with life issues. This story is a reminder that is foundational for believers that trust in God with their lives. For those who are not believers, it becomes far more challenging to face the challenges of life.
Let’s face it, ministry today is challenging. With all that is going on in the world and church, many ministers are struggling with staying healthy in ministry. So, how do we create solid spiritual disciplines for ministry health?
In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us as a church to allow the Holy Spirit to assist us in developing the right attitudes in our relationship with him and others. It is Paul's desire for the church to keep in mind that God has expectations of how we are to relate to one another. We are to continually practice these as His church and be open to the conviction of the Holy Spirit if we fail to do so.
Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death is the man who deceives his neighborand says, “I am only joking!” Proverbs 26:18–19 (ESV) Not…
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The church is facing some overwhelming challenges. At the same time, the church often finds itself in the weeds. Dealing with things that will not matter in light of eternity.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under…
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It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
We never know the impact we will have when our gifts are submitted to the Lord. Whether you speak, write, or sing, letting God utilize the gift he gave you honors God.
Jesus called us to be witnesses and gave us a message to deliver to the world around us faithfully. What is our primary message as believers? What is our responsibility for witnessing what God has done in our own lives?
The past two years have been overwhelming for all of us. There are so many things that are happening that make life uncertain. Yet the foundation we have is not found in this world, it is established in our Heavenly Father.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…
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In a previous post, I shared the goal that I had set to write 300 blog posts in the next 365 days. While this goal may seem to the average writer, an easy goal to set. to anyone else it may seem to be crazy and a set up for failure.
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“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:2–4 (ESV)
Paul reminds us that as we live by faith, we have the sure foundation that Christ was the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took our place on the cross so that we would experience the grace and goodness of God in our lives! We are assured that Christ became a blessing to those who believe.
This psalm is a great reminder that when things get dark and our adversaries are overwhelming, we need to go to the source of light and truth!
Going through a constant barrage of troubles and difficulties in this life can lead to overwhelming feelings. Fears, anxieties, and discouragements can cause us to wonder where God is at. Yet, the Psalmist gives some insight into the prayer of faith when we feel alone.
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…
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Through the years, there have been many times that I dreamed about what could be. When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming a truck…
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