While some consider the Bible to be an ancient, dusty book, it has lessons, information, instruction and direction that are as relevant today as it was when God spoke to the various writers.
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See The Big Picture And Go Back To The Future
What Will The Church Of The Future Look Like? In the mid 2000’s, while attending a Bishop’s College in Fredericksburg, VA, I heard one of the facilitators say that a good mission statement will always help keep you grounded and focused. Last week, I heard Pastor C. E. Stowers, Jr. say the same thing. This statement is as applicable in…
Why We Should Not Make Full Decisions Based On Partial Information
The Matthew 7:1 Mistake Many (Still) Make Today Even though it has been almost 30 years, I still cringe almost every time I think about how a simple statement I made hurt someone who considered me to be a friend. I was 14, a freshman in high school, and sitting in my drafting class. A young woman, who sat at…
Sometimes, God says “Wait”!
Anyone who truly knows me is aware that I tend to be a pretty patient individual. I have a feeling that my wife would call it being stubbornly persistent, but I like to think of myself as being determined. Either way, I sincerely try to keep moving forward without becoming too high or too low; especially in situations which are…
Re-post: Do You Know Where You Are Going?
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That is the question that is often asked of us from the time we are old enough to show interest in any specific area of life. It is such a simple question, yet people are amazed and delighted to watch the eyes of children as they begin to dream and…