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James: Where Faith Meets Real Life
We all are looking for ways to deal with the trials & tribulations in our life each day. The book of James provides us with practical strategies from Scripture which allow us to overcome challenges, grow spiritually, and help others with struggles. James 1:1-7 teaches us we can profit from trials! This section of Scripture …
Facing Today
Franklin Camp was an early Preacher who stated that 3 out of 4 people are dealing with chal- lenges or suffering in some way another. As I reflect on my life and as I see my family, friends, and those around me deal with up hill battles, I agree! Suffering, challenges, and despair seem to …
Commitment To Christ Without Barriers
Paul writes a joyful letter to the believers at Philippi. He is so grateful to them because of the commitment they have to Christ, their willingness to support him, & their work ethic when it comes to the work of the church. Paul says in the first eleven verses: Paul and Timothy, bond servants of …
Are we encouraging future Deacons?
Aubrey Johnson conducted a Leadership workshop last year for our congregation. Part of the workshop looked at the Hallmarks of An Effective Deacon. Globally, the Lord’s church is in need of Deacons who are effective. Aubrey reminds us Effective Deacons: 1. Build Teams (Eccl. 4:9-12). Deacons are servant leaders. Deacons embrace the idea of TEAM. …
The Lord’s Church Is Not A Denomination
We are free to choose our career path, to choose where we live, & to choose who we vote for during elections. When it comes to worship, our commitment to spiritual matters, & the religion we practice, Scripture is the guide, not our choices! Society tends to say, “one group is as good as another.” …
Are we preparing future Elders?
Scripture directs the church and Elders shepherd the flock. We recently touched on the preparation of future Preachers. Like the Preacher shortage, the church seems to have an Elder shortage. Before we can prepare men for this role, we must understand the qualifications of an Elder. We will begin with Titus 1:5-9 (Paul writes to …
Are We Preparing Future Preachers? (3)
I would like to share a portion of an essay I received recently regarding someone who wants to attend “Preaching School.” As part of the application process to attend this particular school, potential candidates have to write an essay based on the prompt, “Why I want to preach.” The first sentence in this young man’s …
Are we preparing future Preachers?
Statistics vary on how many congregations are looking for Preachers. We know for certain the demand to fill pulpits across the brotherhood is greater than the supply! Our young men are being told to become engineers, welders, doctors, lawyers, diesel mechanics, and the list goes on. How many of our young men are being talked …
Could You Use Some Good News Today?
Watching the violence & pain our society continues to endure the last few days, I’m reminded of the song “A Little Good News” which Anne Murray began singing in 1983. The song describes how “the news” can only report the bad things going on because that’s all we see around us. The song sends the …
Following Jesus
Unfortunately, compromise has become commonplace & a willingness to go along just to get along has become the mindset of most religious bodies of our day. The Bible plainly teaches we are to live peaceable with all men (Romans 12:18). Christians are not to seek division, strife, & confrontation. Christians are to follow Christ & …
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