Forgiveness is, literally, at the heart of Christianity. Its meaning is not difficult tounderstand, but “to forgive” as a way of life is not something one does naturally. It is not based on feelings but, instead, involves a choice that is,Read more…
Born To Die – The REAL Christmas Story
Here is a Christmas study in which all or part can be easily shared with others.
Salt and Light: Christians’ Role in Combating Corruption
What part does corruption play in your life? That may seem a strange question to ask an audience such as this. Many may answer that, of course, as Christians, we would have nothing whatsoever to do with it. But othersRead more…
Integrity and Partnership in Mission
The idea of “integrity” is something that is complete. It is whole, without missing parts, full, perfect, with appropriate weight and measure. When referring to a person, it’s about the pure, proven, without cracks. When we speak of mission,Read more…
Out of the mouths of babes…
In the church I currently serve I am able to work with children in grades K-5th who not only learn but also lead sometimes during worship. Sometimes the most amazing message from God can come from the mouth of aRead more…
The Two Greatest Priorities of Life
Two greatest priorities = two greatest commandments. There is no third great priority or third command to “love self.” Our natural love of self does not need to be commanded or increased. In fact, our love of self is aRead more…
True Love is Not Based on Feelings
Friendships in families and ministry leadership tend to fragment when the glue holding them together is feeling-based “love.” This type of “love” takes little effort and requires almost no attention, since it is self-oriented and dependent on others for personalRead more…
The Root Cause of Current Economic Troubles
Various factors are listed as contributing to the world-wide economic crisis. What the headlines fail to report is THE root cause behind present financial difficulties. That badge of dishonor actually belongs to the “heart of a person,” an invisible, natural,Read more…
The Futility of Forgiving Yourself
Forgiving yourself is NOT a biblical perspective. That statement is often surprising in light of the avalanche of material that promotes the “need to forgive yourself.” However, when there is no verse that even hints at the “need to forgiveRead more…
How to Build a Generation of Leaders – Summary
Jane Overstreet (USA), of Development Associates International, summarizes the challenges that exist for leadership development. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: Command click and “Save link as” to downloadRead more…