“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, 19th Century Evangelist, Founder of BIOLA
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
Living a Life Worthy of Your Calling
“I’m reminded of Paul’s admonition for us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received (Ephesians 4:1). When a body struggling from the consequences of poor health choices ensnares you, you can’t live a life worthy of your calling; you can’t run the race with endurance. What you eat or fail to eat, how much you exercise … 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)
Dwight Moody on Influence
“Small numbers make no difference to God. There is nothing small that God is in.” – D.L. Moody, American evangelist and publisher
The New You: Your Thoughts and Your Health
How do you feel today? Are you tired? Are you sick? Maybe you are feeling healthy, happy, and on top of the world. Here is something that may surprise you: how you feel has almost everything to do with how you think you feel. If you wake up in the morning thinking about how tired you are and wishing you … Read More
Managing Your Time: Develop a Top Six List
Developing a Top Six list ties into planning your day before it starts. Whether you are a list maker by nature or not, creating a to-do list of what you need to get done every day is an important part of good time management. But don’t stop there. After you make your list, identify and rank the six most important … Read More
Appointed by God
“And he ordered us to preach everywhere and to testify that Jesus is the one appointed by God to be the judge of all—the living and the dead. He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name.” – Acts 10:42-43 (NLT)
Calvin on the Relationship Between the Holy Spirit and Scripture
“The Spirit, promised to us, has not the task of inventing new and unheard-of revelations, or of forging a new kind of doctrine, to lead us away from the received doctrine of the gospel, but of sealing our minds with that very doctrine which is commended by the gospel.” – John Calvin, Leading Figure of the Swiss Reformation
The Bottom Line for Good Health
Healthy living is something easy to overlook, especially when you are young. The sooner you decide to live a healthy life, the better off you will be and the more effective your ministry will be. All the books you can read about healthy living boil down to two essential keys: exercise and a healthy diet. If you decide that you will … Read More