Helping individuals walk with Christ
One Thing In his message on the importance of being singleminded, Leroy Eims mentioned that there are three ways to waste your life. The first of these, he relates, is to give way to a lazy, slothful nature. Although not common in success driven cultures, we still see this in some people. This may …
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. I Corinthians 15:58 It was about thirty years ago. Over a period of several weeks, I had become aware of different individuals who were struggling …
Peace is not the absence of problems. Peace is the presence of the Lord. For most of us, peace seems to be fleeting and elusive. It comes and goes depending on the circumstances in which we find ourselves. The presence or absence of real or imagined trouble with our families, neighborhoods, work situations, and issues …
Tell them why; show them how; get them started; keep them at it. Keith Phillips The above statement was made by Keith Phillips in his book “The Making of a Disciple.” It proclaims four fundamental principles to be considered in our instruction to others. These principles are applicable to many aspects of discipleship, …
If the mind is closed, we can speak to the heart. John Ridgway We were created in the image of God with an intellect (mind), a will and emotions. The function of the mind was to perceive truth as it is related to God, the will would then respond in obedience and the emotions …
If your outgo exceeds your intake, your upkeep becomes your downfall. Does our outgo exceed our intake? Outgo is the time and energy spent in meeting the needs of others. This includes physical, spiritual, emotional and financial needs. It demands our time and our energy. It may be a ministry to individuals, small groups …
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as “the ability to judge soundly and deal sagaciously with facts especially as they relate to life, conduct, discernment and judgment.” These characteristics are sought after in each generation and in every culture. Those individuals …
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This Book will keep you away from sin, OR sin will keep you away from this Book. — Howard Hendricks Howard Hendricks related that early in his life, a Sunday School teacher had given him a Bible. Inside the front cover was written the following note. “This Book will keep you from sin, or sin …
We can lead Problem oriented lives, or we can lead Promise oriented lives. Jim Morris We are born with individual temperaments which vary from person to person. These are additionally influenced by the environment in which we live. Some people see the glass as half-full. Others see it as half-empty. We call these individuals optimists …
His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21 On two occasions our Lord spoke of the Master commending His servants. One of these is in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25) and the other is in Luke 19. (The parable of the minas). In both cases, it was …