Seek God. Love God. Love and Serve Others.
By Julie Anne Turner My dad is a songwriter. A storyteller. He is also a pastor and teacher, and through the years he has used his gifts as a songwriter and storyteller to preach and teach. He also has a love for country music, and all of these things culminated into the creation of Bible story […]
Read MoreIn 1 Timothy 1:15-16, Paul writes: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners — of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience […]
Read MoreYou will probably have more people in your pews this Easter Sunday than you do on most Sundays. It might be your largest crowd of the year. Have you been praying for this crowd? Have you been praying that hearts will be changed, that the message of our Risen Savior will be heard? For some […]
Read MoreAre you (or is your church) changing the scenery? Are you making a significant difference for the cause of Christ?
Read MoreBy Gary Anthony I am a worship leader. I plan and lead worship for a living. I take my calling to this task very seriously. I believe it is an awesome responsibility to lead others to the foot of the throne of the Great High King. With that said, I would like to let you […]
Read MoreYesterday was my birthday. My kids brought me homemade cards and breakfast in bed. My wife made a delicious cake (chocolate with a peanut butter filling). I was blessed by many friends on Facebook who posted well wishes and notes all day long on my wall. In addition, I received several phone calls throughout the […]
Read MorePray for missionaries and their families. Pray for very specific needs. Support them financially. Take time to listen to them, read their materials and understand their mission. Send them care packages and letters of encouragement. Go on short-term mission trips. Volunteer to help them with their mailings and communications. Provide a place for them to […]
Read MoreI often wonder if Christ is happy with our current system of hundreds (perhaps thousands?) of Christian denominations. Most of my family is Catholic. I grew up Catholic. Now I attend the Baptist Church. I have my reasons. My mother and stepfather attend the Methodist Church. We have friends who are members of the Church […]
Read MoreEveryone needs to eat today. Feed someone. Here are nine ways to do it: Take a friend or coworker to lunch and enjoy a conversation.
Read MoreEverybody deserves to be pampered now and then. In May, my wife and others from our Sunday School class are going to a local senior living center to visit with the ladies there and paint their nails. What a great church marketing idea! The administrator of the center said there are very few visitors the […]
Read More