Category Archives: power

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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Keeping God on Track

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

God’s Quality Management Questionnaire Help Us Regulate the Almighty– Keeping Him Accountable is Our Purpose God would like to thank you for your belief and patronage. In order to better serve your needs, He asks that you take a few … Continue reading →

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Turning Joy Into Strength

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

“Because you did not serve the LORD your God joyfully and gladly in the time of prosperity,  therefore in hunger and thirst, in nakedness and dire poverty, you will serve the enemies the LORD sends against you. He will put … 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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My Health at This Moment, Sunday, March 10

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Follow-up. It’s Sunday morning here in Alaska. We survived already this morning– DST, an earthquake, dog poop on the carpet, and snow, and it’s not even noon yet. (Can’t wait to see what the afternoon will bring.) I had my … Continue reading →

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