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- 1. Pastor, Here's How God's Grace Will Sustain You ...
- ... grace. If you stumble, He will lift you up. You don't deserve it, and you can't earn it. His grace is a free gift. God's sustaining grace gives you wisdom when you're tempted. The Bible promises that ...
- Created on 19 March 2021
- 2. How Christians Have Survived Turbulent Times in History and Will Continue to Do So
- ... g grace of Christ. As Christians of the 21st century, we must embrace a "no matter what" attitude toward all that is happening in the world around us. — No matter what ... I will serve Christ. — ...
- Created on 04 March 2021
- 3. Why God's Infinite Goodness Toward You Never Changes
- ... n was good simply because He created it. God is unable to create anything that is not good because He is the source of all goodness. God's mercy is His goodness to those in distress, and His grace is ...
- Created on 18 February 2021
- 4. 3 Things to Know About Temptation
- Oscar Wilde said, "I can resist anything but temptation." Before I was a Christian, I never really thought about temptation. I pretty much gave in to it. It wasn't a struggle. If something seemed appealing, ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 5. What Is the Lord Asking You to Give Him Today?
- ... e the "flowers" in one of my loveliest vases, and they graced our kitchen table for many days. Each day, as I walked by the love offering from my sweet little boy, I exclaimed, "How did you know that I ...
- Created on 04 February 2021
- 6. Rick Warren: Developing a Hopeful Faith During Trials
- Do you know how many times I've wanted to resign as the pastor of Saddleback Church? Just about every Monday morning. Ministry is hard work. I'm guessing you've had times when you wanted to throw in ...
- Created on 27 January 2021
- 7. 11 Reasons Churches Don't Practice Discipline
- Recently, I posted an article that spoke briefly about the importance of church discipline. At the same time, though, many churches don't practice discipline. My own informal surveys have shown these ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 8. Can Democracy Have Unity Without Christianity?
- ... re and will—to the praise of His glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves" (Eph. 1:4-6). Have an awesome week! You are beautiful; I see Jesus in you. ...
- Created on 25 January 2021
- 9. This Could Be Your Biggest Challenge in Crisis Ministry
- A friend on the staff of a large church emailed about a family basically living in the ICU ward of a local hospital in our city. Doctors had told the parents nothing more could be done for the daughter. ...
- Created on 25 January 2021
- 10. Is It Possible to Manipulate People Into the Kingdom?
- From where I sat as pastor, the deacon appeared to be brow-beating people into praying the sinner's prayer with him, then accompanying him to church the following Sunday to make public this "commitment" ...
- Created on 19 January 2021
- 11. 12 Questions Church Leaders Should Ask Monthly
- The Bible assumes believers will be striving to follow God, continually living in an ongoing state of evaluation, repentance and growth. While I'm not suggesting Christian leaders need to ask all of ...
- Created on 12 January 2021
- 12. How Some Preachers are Missing the Authentic Christian Gospel
- ... akes the gospel authentically Christian: the reality of sin, the depravity of man, the virgin birth, the atoning death of Christ, the resurrection, justification by grace through faith. For more than two ...
- Created on 21 December 2020
- 13. 2 More Ways the Christmas Story Teaches Us About God's Timing
- Note: For part one of this article, click here. Timing is one of the most important parts of leadership. In fact, the difference between a great leader and a poor leader is not just knowing what to ...
- Created on 16 December 2020
- 14. Holy Risk Commands Holy Action
- ... sus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." Paul's wounded body was a constant reminder of the holy risk he faced each day in ministry. But the "fear of the Lord" made the risk of his life wo ...
- Created on 07 December 2020
- 15. What Spiritual Gift Are You Giving Yourself This Christmas?
- ... e the decision to give gifts to myself is greedy, it is actually a very unselfish decision. I am determined to intentionally give myself the gifts of grace, hope and peace this year for Christmas. I mig ...
- Created on 04 December 2020
- 16. 7 Statements Leaders Should Make Frequently to Employees
- One of the goals of a leader should be to encourage, strengthen and challenge a team to continually improve. Almost as cheerleaders rousing the crowd at a game, leaders use their influence to bring out ...
- Created on 02 December 2020
- 17. Will You Be Thankful During This Wonderful Time of the Year?
- ... umor. Carol has written 11 books, including Significant, StormProof and Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue. Her teaching DVD, The Rooms of a Woman's Heart won the Telly Award, a pres ...
- Created on 20 November 2020
- 18. 5 Object Lessons to Teach Kids About Salvation
- The most important thing we do is share the gospel with kids and families. Jesus often used object lessons to help people understand the good news of salvation. Here are five object lessons you can ...
- Created on 13 November 2020
- 19. Have You Prepared for Victory During Election Week?
- Did you vote? More importantly, have you prepared for victory? As a citizen of the United States, you have an inheritance of freedom! As a child of God, you have an inherence of grace and victory! Have ...
- Created on 03 November 2020
- 20. Why Do Many People Despise Preachers in America Today?
- Those who have been called to preach, much like the prophets in the Old Testament, will confront compromise, condemn moral digression and powerfully denounce sin in the hope of reconciling man to God—they ...
- Created on 06 October 2020
