Category Archives: helpful

Understanding Your Pastor

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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Following the Lamb

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Rev. 14:4 Distinctions are going to be made, whether we like it or not.  John saw … Continue reading →

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I Want Home

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

‘Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”                                                                                   Jeremiah 32:17, ESV “One should go to sleep as homesick passengers do, … Continue reading →

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My Pretend Jesus

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting  moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading →

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Bearing One Another Up

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Mark 2:3 Sociologists are quick to point out that the healthiest people mentally and physically, are those who are functionally aware of others.  These people often find themselves in … Continue reading →

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