“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers” (Psalm 1:1). We often listen to those who are not quite who they pretend to be, or who we perceive them to ...
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A Closer Look at God’s Math
Many years ago, a group of oystermen in the northeast were growing increasingly frustrated. Despite their hard work and numerous attempts to harvest oysters, they constantly pulled up nets full of starfish. One night, a tired and angry oysterman decided to fix the problem the only way he knew how. ...
Read More »Recognizing that Still Small Voice
God is speaking all the time, whether we know it or not, whether we hear it or not, whether we take note or listen and obey or not. Recognizing that still, small voice is easy once you know it. “The Lord said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of ...
Read More »Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
On His way to Caesarea, Jesus asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I am?” (Mark 8:27) It wasn’t that He didn’t know the answer, but He wanted to help them understand that who He was would demand a commitment that cost everything. Because it’s easy to repeat what ...
Read More »Homeschooling With Pizazz – Fun For Even Just One
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). I had the privilege of homeschooling my wonderful daughter for ten years–from four-year-old kindergarten (even though she was only three) through eighth grade. As an elementary teacher, ...
Read More »Pastor Saeed Spends 35th Birthday in Prison: Please Pray for Our Persecuted Christians
Pastor Saeed Abedini is a U.S. citizen who has spent three years imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith. He was arrested September 26, 2012 because the Iranian government thought his Christian activities were a threat to national security. For his 35th birthday on the National Day of Prayer this year, Pastor ...
Read More »American Idol Set to End After 13 Years
The hit TV show, American Idol, announced yesterday that after 13 years on the air, it’s calling it quits. The news was tweeted Monday: Just announced! @AmericanIdol will begin its 15th – and FINAL – season this JAN on @FOXTV! – American Idol (@AmericanIdol) The fifteenth season will be the ...
Read More »The Gift of Discerning Spirits
In 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, the apostle Paul lists nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. One of these manifestations of the Spirit is called “discerning of spirits.” I believe this gift is incredibly vital for the body of Christ today. I would define discerning of spirits as the supernatural ability ...
Read More »Serving Up Fast Food Youth Groups
In a recent article titled Are You a Teen Church Dropout, a survey compiled by Lifeway Research narrowed in on the influx of teenagers between 16-19 who have left the church because they do not see the value in their life. As a church leader, especially those in youth ministry, ...
Read More »Visual Communication in Church
Originally, the main source of worship in church came from listening to the musical instruments and singing songs. And the pastor’s sole means of delivering sermons was verbal communication. What do these things have in common? They are all audio methods. Our visual information-gathering skills have become more acute over ...
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