“Be willing to let the Scripture mean what it wants to mean.” – John Albert Broadus (January 24, 1827 – March 16, 1895), “The world’s greatest living preacher” (Charles Spurgeon)
Developing Patience
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about the evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7 (NLT)
Calvin on Joy and Suffering
“You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.” – John Calvin (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564), Leading Figure of the Swiss Reformation
4 Helpful Tips for Effective Project Marking
Many tasks you tackle will be small enough to complete in a single sitting. But for those larger projects, you must always be able to track where you are. Marking where you left on a project is a relatively simple step you must take for your own sake and for that of your reputation, your staff, volunteers, and your church. … Read More
Seeking God’s Counsel
“If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.” – James 1:5 (NLT)
W.A. Criswell on Prioritizing Prayer
“The first priority of the leader is to pray for and be concerned for the welfare of your flock. The key to the rest of our life and ministry will be the investment of prayer we make in the lives of others.” – W.A. Criswell (December 19, 1909 – January 10, 2002), The 20th Century’s Greatest Southern Baptist Preacher
Write It Down Right Away: 4 Tips for Your Peace of Mind
Have you ever run into this scenario? A distraught church member comes up to you about something traumatic going on in her life. You listen attentively, address her concerns, give her godly counsel, and end the conversation with, “I will pray for you!” You then promptly forget to pray–until the next time you see her. The reason you forget to … Read More
Bringing the Good News
“And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” – Romans 10:15 (NLT)
R.A. Torrey on Evangelism
“There are two ways of reaching the people. One way is to invite them to come to you, the other way is to go to them.” – R.A. Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928), 19th Century Evangelist, Founder of BIOLA
Expanding God’s Kingdom: How to Raise Up New Leaders
What are you doing to identify and encourage people in your church who may feel God calling them to ministry? How would you help someone who is being led to be a pastor move forward? This is one area where the church has dropped the ball in recent decades. Think about it. When was the last time you heard someone … Read More