I will approach this topic without the aid of an anchor verse or quote. It is simplistic in the view that we, as leaders of Christian groups, churches, and organizations, need to consider our approaches in reaching audiences with our messages and ministries/ services. In my opinion, we have been approaching some of the issues [...]
Archive for March, 2010
The Word of the Cross
Posted in Bible, Christianity, faith, tagged Calvary, Christ, cross, glory, Jesus, penalty, redemption, restoration, sacrifice, salvation, Word on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.” – 1 Cor. 1:18 ASV God uses whatever He chooses. That’s a simple truth. You may not agree with how He does it, but you must accept that whatever He does [...]
Giving Greatly
Posted in Bible, Christianity, tagged Bible, church, community, exhortation, faith, gifted, giving, heart, money, offering, preach, teaching, work on March 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offerings to the LORD. They brought all the materials needed for the Tabernacle, for the performance of its rituals, and for the sacred garments.- Exodus 35:21 (NLT) The need may not always be met the masses. The Word says that those [...]
When Followers Fall Away
Posted in Christianity, ministry, prayer, service, work, tagged Bible, Christ, faithful, followers, forgiveness, Jesus, journey, leadership, missionary, redemption, restoration, work on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.- John 6:66 (NIV) 37Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work.- Acts 15:37-38 [...]
Follow Your Trea$ure Trail
Posted in blessing, charity, expectations, family, foreign missions, giving, Jesus, money, offering, poverty, stewardship, tagged Christ, faithful, giving, money, offering, sacrifice, Word on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.- Matt. 6:21 I am trying to get some things in order as I continue my walk in Christ. That’s a given for most of us who profess to believe in Christ. Money is somewhere near the top of the list of things to get [...]
Resources for Ministry
Posted in business, Christianity, ministry, service, work, tagged calling, change, church, community, evangelism, fishers of men, gospel, heart, help, Jesus, justice, ministry, outreach, power, preach, redemption, relationship, restoration, service, sites, support, work on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We are called to know the truth and to speak the truth. We are called to serve as witnesses of the mighty power of God working within us daily. Our calling is be set apart and not of this world. As we withstand the pressure and persecution, God will perfect us as gold refined [...]
Pursue God Daily
Posted in Bible, Christianity, faith, tagged Bible, daily, discipleship, Father, heart, help, Jesus, psalm, pursuits, quest, relationship, Word on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me- Psalm 139:1 (NIV) Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.- Psalm 139:23 (NIV) Our daily quest should be to seek God out. I know it sounds corny but think on it. Daily, moment by moment, our thoughts [...]
From House to House
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged change, church, community, discipleship, evangelism, fishers of men, help, ministry, outreach, prayer, support, worship on March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
46 And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.-Acts 2:46-47 The early church provides us with [...]
Exponential Potential
Posted in action, believers, Bible, Christianity, evangelize, inspiration, outreach, reading, salvation on March 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
So mightily grew the word of the Lord and prevailed. Acts 19:20 But the word of God grew and multiplied. Acts 12:24 God’s Word has extraordinary power. It can used many ways to accomplish many things. It is said to be good for teaching, correction, inspiration, and other such things (2 Timothy 3:16). It has [...]
Proper Priority
Posted in blessing, business, Christianity, expectations, inspiration, trust, tagged Bible, Christ, daily, faith, Jesus, kingdom, perspective, priority, Word on March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you Matthew 6:33 (ASV) As believers, we need to have the proper perspective on the daily things of life in order to have the proper priorities. Jesus pointed out that there were many things that cloud our vision, [...]
