Helping individuals walk with Christ
Aim for the Ripple, not the Splash. Tom Yeakley It was a featured article in the church’s newsletter. For the past year there had been a large number of men attending their presentations, more so than in any other men’s ministry in that state. The men who attended were always eager to come …
Preach the Gospel to yourself every day. — Jerry Bridges As I consider Jerry’s statement as mentioned above, I first of all must ask myself this question. What is there about the Gospel that I need to be reminded of every day? It is obvious that my need is not partial. It is …
Freely accept them and seek their good. Lorne Sanny The above words were used by Lorne to summarize in a practical way the teaching found in I John 3:18. “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” Very often we are left with a fuzzy …
Live your life based on God’s promises to you, not your promises to God. Mike Treneer A number of those involved in our Kansas ministry were at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, CO where we heard Mike make this statement. He illustrated the necessity for this in his own life and called our …
How to Keep the Elephants off your Air Hose Howard Hendricks The alarm clock has awakened you early in the morning. After getting dressed and starting the coffeemaker, getting ready for your quiet time with the Lord, you remember a meeting that was scheduled early that morning. Without having time to really talk …
If you wait for perfect conditions you will never get anything done. Ecclesiastes 11:4 A. Cast your bread upon the waters for after many days you will find it again. Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. Be Diligent (Faithful) In Ministry B.If clouds …
PRIORITIZE YOUR LIFE Essential Necessary Good Delegate Eliminate — Lorne Sanny I was challenged by Mike Treneer eight years ago to begin tabulating “goads and nails” from Navigators who had influenced our Kansas Ministry. The above comments by Lorne were the first to come to my mind. Of all his comments those of …
Redeem the Time One of the problems that may occur among followers of Christ is our failure to use time wisely. Lack of certainty in what should be done may be replaced by doing many things. Work, hobbies, family activities and even church programs all compete for our time. Sometimes these are done …
The men of Ephraim, though armed with bows, turned back on the day of battle. Psalm 78:9 We know little about this group called “the men of Ephraim.” It is quite likely that they were noted for their training and ability like the green berets of today. They also were singled out from …
Evangelism is a process, the new birth is an event. Jim Petersen My first exposure to evangelism was in 1964 when I was a medical student in Kansas City, Kansas. Bill Bright and his team from Campus Crusade for Christ arrived in Kansas City for a week long instruction in evangelism culminating in …