A Scripture says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1), and there is no doubt about it. G.K. Chesterton said, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case ofContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 4)”
Category Archives: Thoughts
How to pray the week before camp 2017 and take action.
In the week before the Christian Baptist Camp Meeting, preparations are still being made, sermons are still developing, songs are being practiced, volunteers recruited, tasks assigned, numbers crunched, and reports written. It is effortless to come into camp and think that everything picks up and continues from where we ended the previous year. In reality,Continue reading “How to pray the week before camp 2017 and take action.”
A glorious and difficult task.
Our present society places before us the question, “why do we need ministers and preaching?” This leads to frustration among many but what really puts pressure on ministers is the very impossible task of preaching. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:21, “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God,Continue reading “A glorious and difficult task.”
The Water in Your Marriage
My wife and I recently celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary. We had courted several years before we were married. In our marriage, we have experienced many beautiful moments and challenges. Three children, a few pets, and plenty of adventure have blessed us in our journey together. I love her more and more each day (IContinue reading “The Water in Your Marriage “
Seven Signs in John: 7 – Raising Lazuras
The Lord does not work according to our understanding of time. Instead, He works according to His own knowledge and power. Both of which are incomparably greater than our own. In this last miracle by Jesus, we see him deliberately delay his coming to His sick friend. If you read the surrounding context, you will see this andContinue reading “Seven Signs in John: 7 – Raising Lazuras”
Seven Signs in John: 5 – Walking on the Water
After the miracles of the loaves, Jesus went to a mountain alone, and the disciples went ahead of him by boat across the sea. There the disciples find rowing to be a difficult task because a high wind was stirred up and pushed against them. The difficulty of rowing against the wind and wavesContinue reading “Seven Signs in John: 5 – Walking on the Water”
Guiding Others Toward Christ
Use the following outline to help you take notes with the video. Situations where you need to lead someone toward Jesus. Altar Work Witnessing Visitation Acts 8:28-35 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, andContinue reading “Guiding Others Toward Christ”
Creating Margin
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Too Busy? Do these thoughts resonate with you? The American Institute of Stress shared in 2014 that over 70% of Americans demonstrate physical and psychological symptoms associated with stress. The daily demands of our society place this unwanted stress on our bodies and mind. However, it is my understanding that we choose to allowContinue reading “Creating Margin”
Waiting
My wife and I are expecting our third child at any moment. She will be induced in less than a week, but the waiting is almost unbearable. The anticipation is growing by each passing moment. In fact, this week during our Sunday evening service, my friends and I were singing a song during worship whenContinue reading “Waiting”
The Prayer Meeting
How much time does your church spend in prayer together? Before the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, the apostles and many others spent the better portion of ten days in prayer (Acts 1:12-14). Sadly, few churches focus on corporate prayer. Sure, we have all sorts of prayer methods and calls to prayer, but we stillContinue reading “The Prayer Meeting”
