Oct 24, 2023 | Devotion, Inspiration, Pastor's Life
The Power of the Spirit in Our Weakness A former acquaintance, whom I will call Jim, left his lucrative career to enroll in a graduate program in Bible. He became quite legendary as a man of prayer. Later, while visiting me, Jim seemed obviously discouraged. He shared...
Oct 20, 2023 | Devotion, Inspiration, Personal Development
II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves you.” I was hardly in a position to disagree, but mentally I often added, “and He has a long list of improvements He wants you to make.” I am afraid that sounded to me...
Oct 17, 2023 | Church Matters, Editor's Pick, Leadership, Personal Development
Collaborative leadership is a subject embraced by many but practiced by few. For some leaders, the subject finds them heading for the door! Collaboration can mean endless discussions with little direction. For others, collaboration is the flavor of the month, and they...
Oct 17, 2023 | Church Matters, Devotion, Personal Development
Does Bible Reading Make You Feel Frustrated and Bored? It May Be Time for a Reset. “Can I share a secret?” the woman asked. Sitting in an empty sanctuary with an interviewer and a cameraman, about to begin recording, she suddenly felt the need to come clean. “I’ve...
Oct 10, 2023 | Church Matters, Leadership, Pastor's Life, Technology, Worship
Technology has become an indispensable part of our lives, revolutionizing all kinds of industries. The realm of religion and spirituality is no exception. In this article, we’ll explore how technology can help the church and how it’s transforming the worship...
Oct 9, 2023 | Current Events, Respond to latest issue
Who is to Blame? October 9, 2023 by Dennis D. Frey For the first time in fifty years, Israel has declared war. The previous 1973 conflict known as “the Yom Kippur War,” was fought against an Arab coalition of combatants led by Egypt and Syria, with...
Oct 6, 2023 | Church Matters, Devotion, Leadership, Personal Development, Perspectives
I. “Learn what this means…” Thoughts on ḥesed … [Jesus] said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners...
Oct 3, 2023 | Church Matters, Leadership, Pastor's Life, Personal Development
What does Gen Z believe about God, Jesus, and the Bible? Based on the sheer number of Gen Zers who claim to be atheists, at least a third of you reading this are probably raising a child who embraces atheism. Not only that, most of the 63 percent of Gen Zers who...
Sep 29, 2023 | Church Matters, Leadership, Pastor's Life
Moses, that great…fundraiser? You bet. If you need to raise money for ministry expansion, Moses provides an excellent example in his capital campaign to build the Tabernacle. Element #1: The Leader Proclaims God’s Commands for the People to Give Willingly. God...
