10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched
By Thom Rainer I am often amused when I hear myself identified as an expert in any area. If I am a perceived expert, it is because I have had the wonderful opportunity to listen to thousands...
Monthly Archive: September 2012
God Covers You with His Strength
“Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land — against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land.”...
Honesty May Boost Health, Study Finds
People who tell fewer lies experience improved health, such as less stress and fewer headaches, according to research presented recently at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. “Recent evidence indicates that Americans average about 11...
Seek the peace and prosperity of the city
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you … Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper” (Jeremiah 29:7 NIV).
5 Twitter Tips for Pastors
By Whitney Jones Whether pastors use Twitter to teach, preach or reach out to fellow pastors or Christian organizations, tweeting can prove helpful for their ministry. Here are some tips for pastors ready to venture into the...
Put your heart right; reach out to God
“Put your heart right, Job. Reach out to God. . . . Then all your troubles will fade from your memory, like floods that are past and remembered no more.” (Job 11:13-16 TEV)
Four Ways a Pastor Can Show Love
Guest Post by Rick Warren Pastor, you set the tone and atmosphere in your congregation. If you want to know the warmth of your church, put the thermometer in your own mouth. I’ve visited some churches where...
Don’t Give Up: Dig In and Embrace Life
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7 NIV) Have you ever been...
Does God Know What You’re Going Through?
By Jon Walker “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.” (Romans 15:4 NLT) The...