Men of Issachar
Men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do- …
Two Steps in Making Disciples
There are Two Steps in the Process of making Disciples 1) Determine what you want to Develop …
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. …
Why Memorize Scripture?
Most of us memorized Scripture during our childhood. Regardless of the church denomination, we were at least taught John 3:16, or remember the shortest verse in the Bible. (Jesus wept) Most adults come to the opinion that, although beneficial while growing up in the church and having the value of introducing us …
Interruptions-Obstacles or Opportunities?
Interruptions Are they Obstacles or Opportunities? Some years ago I met a man working at a local hospital. He was a physician and involved with the care of patients in his office as well as in the hospital. His day was carefully organized with commitments in both locations. He confided in me that the one …
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The Urgent and the Important
The Urgent is seldom Important. The Important is seldom Urgent. Not long ago I started a day with several important items to do. The urgent, however, continued to crowd these out until the afternoon. That day reinforced the thoughts expressed in the above title. What is it about the “urgent” things in our lives that …
Mission–Method–Motive
Mission–Method–Motive — Jim Morris Most organizations have developed what is called a “Mission Statement.” This statement provides clarity of purpose that should govern all their activities. It is less often that we see these entities declare “How” they are going to accomplish their mission. Their method is often obscure and ill defined. Even …
Knowing the Outcome
Knowing the Outcome Transforms the Waiting Paul Brooks We knew it was going to be a close game before we turned on the television set. West Virginia had beaten Kansas University in basketball earlier in the year and this game was to be on the Kansas court this time. KU played a mediocre …
Float Your Boat in Deep Waters
I have learned to float my boat in the deep waters of the Christian faith. Mike Treneer During a coffee break at our fall conference one year I was visiting with our speaker, Mike Treneer. We discussed several topics during that conversation. His remark, as quoted above, has been in my mind since, …
Deliver Me? or Glorify Yourself!
Deliver me?………or………Glorify Yourself! Ray Hoo One morning I was sitting across from Ray in a local restaurant. As we discussed various issues in our community and ministry we came to the subject of the trials that are common to all of us. Ray then asked the question “What is our response to trial? …