In an interesting passage in The Journals of Jim Elliot [446-447], amidst his account of missionary activity, gospel witness, some new converts, and his burgeoning romance with Elizabeth, we find this: "June 13: I am clean mad for a woman this afternoon. At times this sheer physical need is the strongest argument for marriage that … Continue reading Jim Elliot – God Made Woman for Man
Prayer of Adoration – Based upon Psalm 103
Heavenly Father, we join with all the angels and saints above praising You and draw near to Your throne room of glory and grace with confidence because we have a crucified and risen Redeemer who reigns with You and Holy Spirit, for He ever lives above to intercede on our behalf. We delight to praise … Continue reading Prayer of Adoration – Based upon Psalm 103
Life-Giving Implications of the Seventh Commandment
Friends, have you been intimate or have you allowed your mind to indulge in desires of intimacy with anyone to whom you are not married? If so, you are sinning against the Lord. The best course of action is to repent and forsake your sin (Proverbs 28:13). Seek out a confidant/counselor who will tell you … Continue reading Life-Giving Implications of the Seventh Commandment
Praying for the Women in Your Church – A Simple Guide
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION FROM PROVERBS 31 1. Make them women of noble character (31:10— ‘An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.’) Make our women virtuous and morally excellent. May they hate sin and love Jesus more each day. 2. Develop our women into diligent workers (v.17— ‘She girds herself … Continue reading Praying for the Women in Your Church – A Simple Guide
Developing Yourself as a Leader
A Three-Fold Process Of Leadership Development Hebrews 13:7 - “Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” According to this verse, what are the things that aspiring leaders do? They call to remembrance the example of former leaders who’ve impacted … Continue reading Developing Yourself as a Leader
Behold THE Face to Meet All Faces
“Because Jesus Christ alone is the Lord of glory, we are to reject the kinds of pretense and discrimination toward other people that depend on a working theory of our own personal superiority. Because of His glory, we are able to relax, without the need to impress other people with our glory. This becomes for … Continue reading Behold THE Face to Meet All Faces
Five Keys to Authentic Community (Romans 16:1-16)
We all desperately need community. This hit me again with great force recently as I was watching the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo" starting James Caviezel as Edmond Dantes. Abbe Faria, aka the Priest, becomes a lifeline to the weary Dantes during his stay at the prison, Chateau d'if. Abbe is a great scholar … Continue reading Five Keys to Authentic Community (Romans 16:1-16)
The Fear that Conquers All Fears
Fear can dominate and immobilize us. Internet images of brutal deaths of the oppressed and persecuted stoke the fires of fear in our hearts. Two of the greatest fears with which we deal are: The fear of man and the fear of death. Those who trust in the resurrected and reigning Lord Jesus Christ must … Continue reading The Fear that Conquers All Fears
Is Your Serving Marked by Joy?
The Psalmist calls us to “serve the Lord with gladness" (Ps. 100:2).Charles Spurgeon parses out why we are to heed this call.“Delight in divine service is a token of acceptance. Those who serve God with a sad countenance, because they do what is unpleasant to them, are not serving him at all; they bring the … Continue reading Is Your Serving Marked by Joy?
Why are we not to fear death?
Psalm 23:4 says: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Matthew Henry expounds this text and JRR Tolkien shares a beautiful story: 1. Because there is no evil in it to a … Continue reading Why are we not to fear death?
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