JD Greear On Overcoming Busyness.
This is a simply and highly practical word on how to overcome busyness. You can find the full article here.
Developing A Heart For People Who Don’t Know Christ
Timothy Beougher wrote a helpful book several years ago entitled Overcoming Walls to Witnessing. In the chapter Breaking the Wall of Apathy, he gives 5 ways to develop a heart for lost people that I wanted to pass on. Honestly face the truth that people outside of Christ are destined for hell,…
Dr. Eric Geiger On 3 Miseries That Come From Legalism
Legalism is attempting to earn God’s approval with our works. It is man’s attempt to qualify himself to stand before God on his own merits. We are recovering legalists, for there was a time, before Christ rescued us, when we attempted to find our joy in ourselves, our salvation by ourselves. Now we trust His…
Sam Crabtree answers the question, Why Affirm Others?
In his book Practicing Affirmation, Sam Crabtree gives 9 reasons why we should affirm others. His words are also helpful in giving “handles” in how we can love our neighbor. Affirming others earns us the right standing from which to make suggestions. It gains us a hearing. Affirmation lifts morale. It’s good for the home, the office,…
5 Questions To Get At Your Child’s Heart by Paul Tripp
Here’s some insight Paul Tripp gives on understanding the biblical function of our hearts. He shares that the order of the questions must not be changed. You can change the verbiage but its important to walk through these question in the order given. What was going on? This question is designed to simply get a sense…
Three Things Good Leaders Do
They communicate clearly and consistently the problems and challenges the organization is facing, as well as possible solutions, positive news, and exciting possibilities. They empower people by giving them the authority and the tools to get things done. They make sure that people are excited and inspired by the mission.
The gospel brings perspective, creates hope and produces life
In 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 Paul tells us several truths about the gospel message that affect us at a heart-level. They are… The gospel brings perspective because when you come to an understanding that God set you apart, that you’re saved by Jesus’ merit, life NOT what you do, that He graciously allows you to be…
Good Leaders Teach And Model Optimism
Good leaders make optimism an organizational priority. The people in the organization where you serve/lead will become more optimistic if they 1) are informed and involved, 2) feel that they have the power and authority to take action and 3) are committed to a compelling direction and inspiring vision. Good leaders stoke the fires…
He lived in quarantine for the rest of his life…
Uzziah was a great king who ruled in Judah. He accomplished many, many things that can be read about in 2 Chronicles. However, 2 Chronicles 26:15b reads, “…And his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong.” Till he was strong… There was a change that came in King Uzziah’s life.…
Some details on how an adulterous relationship comes about…
The Anatomy of an Affair from “A Man and His Marriage” material Unintentional neglect of each other in your marriage. Both the friendship & the physical intimacy begin to wane. Someone of the opposite sex is really kind to you. She notices you, compliments you, affirms you & you feel respected. The compliment turns into a…
Theology Along the Way 