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 ...
Read More »Understanding Relationships Through Adam and Eve
There are some amazing resources out there to help us understand men, women, and relationships. However, what has been most helpful for me, to really grasp the intention of God’s heart for relationships (and ultimately, marriage), is The Ultimate Life Guide–that is the Holy Bible. It is here that we ...
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