If God call you to a married life, expect all these troubles, or most of them; and make particular preparation for each temptation, cross, and duty which you must expect. Think not that you are entering into a state of mere delight, lest it prove but a fool’s paradise to you. See that you be…
The phrase “Servant Leadership” was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay that he first published in 1970. In that essay, he said: “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to…
Grasping Demand & Self Exaltation James 4:1 and 4:12 sound the two key themes that lie at the heart of conflict: grasping demand and self-exaltation. Each of us says, in effect, “My will be done, and damn you if you cross me.” To find God’s solution to conflicts, you must ask and answer the questions,…
Failure to Understand the Ministry of Parenting! You will turn moments of ministry into moments of anger. You will personalize what is not personal You will be adversarial in your response. Rather than “I am for you,” instead “You are against me!” You will settle for quick situational solutions that don’t get to the heart…
3 Practical Encouragements I want to think through some practical child evangelism tips for parents and teachers: 1. We must show Jesus to children in simple language. It is necessary to avoid complicated theological jargon and simply teach the message of Jesus’ death and resurrection. As Martin Luther has said: When I preach I don’t…
