Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11, NLT) Pastor, if your church is anything like mine, you are typically all of these wrapped into one.  So, I want to encourage you to embrace these qualities and use them for [...]

Recently I was reading over a brochure that is distributed by a recovery group, and I discovered 8 things they encourage in their members that churches would do well to promote among their members as well.   In this post, I will highlight the third of these tenets.   Don’t test or tempt yourself.   Jesus told His [...]

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!  Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men.  The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard [...]

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!  Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men.  The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard [...]