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BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE – be careful who you point your finger at
Our Pastor has made it a high priority that we actively pursue and create opportunities to tell others about Jesus. He has taken the focus off us and redirected it to the proclamation of the good news about Jesus to those not now part of our church – to friends, working colleagues, neighbours, and…
Little Big Decisions – sweat the small stuff
Sometimes little decisions are much bigger than they may appear at first glance. Let’s say that my boss at work wants me to stay back late, but it’s Bible study night. Should I go to Bible study? Or should I stay at work?
It seems to be rare that someone would fall away from the faith by making…
The Ministry of the Word and Prayer
If my ministry as a pastor is prayer and the word of God, should I not be giving a lot of time to prayer …? I have to admit that I find it very hard to do that on my own. It’s much easier praying with a friend. We take it in turns. We use a passage of scripture, say one of Paul’s prayers, and pray in general for each person – for their godliness, growth in Christ,…
“Going to Church”
We get used to going to church week in and week out; it becomes a routine, almost a rut–the tendency is to get used to it.
How to Improve Your Pastor’s Preaching
Let’s face it – not every Pastor is a C.H. Spurgeon; that’s why they called him the “Prince of Preachers”. No, unfortunately, it takes some effort to listen to some Pastors.
Here’s 10 suggestions that will improve your Pastor’s preaching. You will be surprised just how much it will improve.
Legalism vs Common Sense, or – Spare the Rod
Of course such logic from a child didn’t matter – there was a principal to teach and principal to be learned …
Leading a Balanced Life
If we don’t lead a disciplined life we will not attain what God has for us. If we are serious about our relationship with God, we dare not approach His purposes for us with a complacent attitude. This will only lead us down a path of mediocrity, shame and regret!
Grace Filled Relationships Bring Change
Romans 1:12 “I’m eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way each of us will be a blessing to the other.” Have you ever had the sincere intention of changing something in your life yet have failed to turn it into reality? Looking back over my past, I’ve found myself getting frustrated with all the ‘good intentions’ I’ve…
Is that all church is to you – just a conditioned response – just a habit?
I won’t be posting this for a few days, but here are my thoughts from last Sunday morning. Our home is located not far from a church that rings its bells 15 minutes prior to the commencement of worship and then again 2 minutes before. We don’t normally have an opportunity to hear the second set…