Helping individuals walk with Christ
I have learned to float my boat in the deep waters of the Christian faith. Mike Treneer During a coffee break at our fall conference one year I was visiting with our speaker, Mike Treneer. We discussed several topics during that conversation. His remark, as quoted above, has been in my mind since, …
Deliver me?………or………Glorify Yourself! Ray Hoo One morning I was sitting across from Ray in a local restaurant. As we discussed various issues in our community and ministry we came to the subject of the trials that are common to all of us. Ray then asked the question “What is our response to trial? …
Faithful, Available, Teachable Jim Morris In my early exposure to the Navigators, I learned the importance of being faithful, available and teachable. I was told that these are the characteristics of those whom the Lord uses in His Ministry. In addition, it was impressed upon me that these are the hallmarks of those …
We are as close to God, not as we wish we would be, but as close as we choose to be. Howard Hendricks These words produce an immediate conviction to our hearts. They clarify what we know to be true. There are times when we are aware of our closeness to the Lord, …
The Lifeline Illustration Jim Morris This illustration, as outlined below, was developed by Jim Morris in the early 1970’s. It was organized, in part, to be able to more clearly communicate to people what God’s will is for their lives. He stated to me at one time that he often dealt with those …
We have found the enemy, and it is us. Pogo Few remember the cartoons of yesteryear. Pogo was as commonly read in the 1940’s and 1950’s as the Dagwood cartoon is today. It depicted characters commenting on themselves and their situations in life. The comment above which is attributed to Pogo, one of …
Righteousness. (Doing what is right) Peace. (with peace in your heart) Joy. (and a smile on your face) Lorne Sanny With the above words, Lorne addressed our group, reminding us that it is possible to know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. The three key words he …
Rest, Remember, Refresh Lorne Sanny Fatigued. Overworked. Exhausted. Stressed Out. These words and others similar to them describe the human condition in which many people live. Day after day, work and toil take precedence in the lives of many. They fail to take advantage of the provision the Lord made for us at …
There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who need to know Christ, and those who need to know Him better. Jim Morris Mankind has always had a desire to label people, to understand, and to relate to them differently depending upon the label chosen. The obvious differences are those of nationality, race …
What is that to you? You must follow me. John 21:22 The words quoted above are taken from a discussion that our Lord had with the apostle Peter. We are familiar with the context. When told about the future of his own life, Peter immediately inquired about the Lord’s plans for John. The …