“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” _Jesus, (John 16:33) _________________________________ You must not lose sight of the fact that “where you are now” is not the only place which has trials and sorrows. We are all prone to be infected with “destination … Continue reading
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Here in the Dakotas
John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. Since moving to North Dakota, my family and friends regularly ask me how things are “here in the Dakotas.” … Continue reading
Max Lucado in his book, Grace for the Moment, describes how one of the early Reformers, Ulrich Zwingli, managed to be a positive influence on some strong-willed leaders during a crucial time in the Church’s history. Lucado writes, speaking of Zwingli: At one point he found himself at odds with Martin Luther. Zwingli did not … Continue reading
It Really Is A Big Deal
Originally posted on Ed Brewer:
We’ve all dealt with it. You know the attitude. “I don’t have to go to Church to be a Christian”, they say. “God knows my heart” or, as one songwriter suggested “…me and Jesus, we got our own thing going”. As frustrating as that is to anyone who knows anything…
God doesn’t waste words
John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that… I am so thankful that God doesn’t waste words. Anytime He speaks (through His word, His ministers, His creation, His providence, and His Spirit) we can be assured that there is a “so that…” involved. In other words, your life is not held hostage … Continue reading
How to know if your pastor is doing their job
Ever wondered if your pastor is doing his or her job? Having been a pastor for thirty-seven years myself and now currently being an Overseer of pastors, this is an issue that is of paramount importance to me…and I bet it is to you as well. I believe I can help you with this. Let … Continue reading
Small compared to what?
Originally posted on Pastor Kemp's Blog:
“Here’s a law of life we all should be aware of: As long as our heart is focused upon what we don’t have and on what we think we’re entitled to, we will not be happy!” _Steven K. Scott, The Richest Man Who Ever Lived, p. 100 It…
