We have heard the phrase, “It is better to give than to receive.” It is probably better to note that this finds scriptural validation in Acts 20:35 when the apostle Paul spoke“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of theContinue reading “A Ministry of Giving”
Author Archives: preacherjrmy
Taking in the Word
We just finished another course at school and the end discussions surrounded the topic of appropriating the Scriptures. In the sense of Bible study it is how a person processes the Scriptures that they just read. How a person takes the Word of God in is very important thing to consider for having a healthyContinue reading “Taking in the Word”
My Favorite Books
My Favorite Books This goes to say that my favorite book is Bible. It is without equal. I do want to say though that it is unlike any other book in that is it truly sacred Scripture. It is made alive by Holy Spirit and that changes the approach to which we come to itContinue reading “My Favorite Books”
Five Reasons for Going to Youth Camp
As summer approaches youth camps across the globe will commence. From sports camps, band camp, church camps and many in-between. For those thinking about attending for the first time there can be some intimidation. Sometimes even the question, “Why should I go?” As an experience camper, camp counselor, and camp supervisor, I can tell youContinue reading “Five Reasons for Going to Youth Camp”
Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church
Book reviews are something that haven’t made it into my blog so far. So, I am fairly new at this endeavor even though reading is a favorite pastime of mine. My personal library is in my house and it is growing because of my reignited passion for actual books instead of on my kindle (iPadContinue reading “Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church”
How to handle a full plate.
How to Handle a Full Plate A lot of people have asked me how I can get stuff done with as much as I have on my plate. Most of the time I am not given a chance to answer them before they are off on another subject or down the road. IContinue reading “How to handle a full plate.”
One Testimony
Several times I have encouraged my congregation to share their “Jesus Story.” It is simply how they were before they met Christ, how they came to faith, and their life now. In order to testify of Christ we do not have to have all the theological terms and nuances firmly set inContinue reading “One Testimony”
We have the love chapter but who are we supposed to love?
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vauneth not itself, is not puffed up. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceeth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. CharityContinue reading “We have the love chapter but who are we supposed to love?”
Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.
It is impossible for us to judge fully but it is impossible for us not to judge at all. I take this from my understanding of the word. As I understand, to judge something or someone means to determine what is either… 1) Correct and incorrect Continue reading “Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.”
The Believer and Sin
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, weContinue reading “The Believer and Sin”
