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”
Category Archives: Ministry
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”
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”
Church Seasons
If you take the simple request, “What time is it,” and switch the order of the words you can get a deeper question, “Time, what is it?” It is one of the most precious possession that we have but squander it as if it is an infinite supply. For some, time is simply a quantifiableContinue reading “Church Seasons”
Catch Phrase Christianity
Something that I have observed in many churches and individuals is what I would like to call, “Catch-Phrase Christianity.” I have no problem with sermons and Sunday school lessons that have to deal with a word study or a nice little phrase out of a scripture. The problem though is that many times we seeContinue reading “Catch Phrase Christianity”
The Preacher and the Preaching.
Preaching is the leading way that the Lord has chosen for the Gospel of Jesus to be spread. Even though to the world preaching such things, as the cross, are foolish, the people of God know otherwise. It is through faithful preaching of the Gospel message that individuals are saved. The necessity of preaching hasContinue reading “The Preacher and the Preaching.”