Last year, as I contemplated resigning from my job and commencing a ministry traineeship, few ideas filled me with more dread and uncertainty than the idea of raising financial support.
Can you imagine what it might have been like to see Jesus emerge from the tomb? As a matter of fact, the Gospel writers do not record that moment.
For Christians, the Scriptures urge us to see that we are no longer bound to be worshippers of temporary, fleshly things. We are free! But oddly, we find ourselves caught wandering towards that all-too-familiar call of our old master.
“You are so beautiful” could qualify as rank fawning; it could also, given the right circumstances, tone of voice, and context of relationship, serve as a genuine statement of appreciation, gently spurring a weary or discouraged person back into the game.
Through prayer and eyes fixed on Jesus and his promises, we can stand firm and flourish in our faith (9 studies).
Our society tends to act as if there are only two types of friendships, besties and Facebook acquaintances. There is nothing in between. You can’t be besties with all your acquaintances, so you deliberately keep them in the shallow end of the friend pool.
Are you leading a service this Christmas, or know someone who is? These eight tips will help you do a great job.
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Some suggestions for how you can help your pastors when they’re not doing so well.
Prayerful dependence on the Almighty Father is not only expressing our child-like faith but also expressing our confidence that our Father is the most powerful being in all the world.