In my years of ministry, while trying to fulfill my role the best I can, I have found brothers and sisters doing many things behind my back. Behind my back brethren have stepped forward and taken care of needs I had not been made aware of. Behind my back, brothers and sisters have encouraged and uplifted others … [Read more...] about BEHIND MY BACK!
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HANDLE ON KNOWLEDGE!
What marks our focus? On what do we place our thoughts? Where is our thinking driving us? Though in the pursuit of knowledge there are those who while continuing to learn more are still unable to come to a knowledge of the truth (i.e. 2 Timothy 3:7), are we at least holding true to the knowledge we have already … [Read more...] about HANDLE ON KNOWLEDGE!
CONTEXT!
The word “context” is defined as “the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light upon its meaning.” [source: Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary] Considering context is important when studying the Scriptures. How we read and then how we apply them in our life is also … [Read more...] about CONTEXT!
SIZING UP!
David and Goliath! Though familiar with the story, are we remembering the lesson? As the Philistines gathered against the army of Israel, at the sight of Goliath the army was greatly afraid. (1 Samuel 17:11) Even Saul who was head and shoulders taller than any of the people (1 Samuel 9:2; 10:23) felt small … [Read more...] about SIZING UP!
REST IN UNREST!
A man who had many challenges and trials going on in his life was asked by a friend how in the midst of it all he was still able to put his mind at rest and sleep at night. Citing Psalm 121:3-4 which reads, “(3) He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not … [Read more...] about REST IN UNREST!
