The Pastor & the Music Director

A conflict arose between the pastor and the music director, and it was reflected in the hymn selections. It started on a Sunday morning when the preacher was speaking on “missions.” He said, “God’s people must move out into the world to carry his word.” After he finished, the music …

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Have a dog! A dog can help you:

keep your feet on the ground (you’ve got to clean up after him). think of someone other than yourself on a daily basis (food, water, shelter). have someone to listen to you when no one else cares. have a place to sleep when you’re rejected at home. helps keep you …

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Ministry is… (with scripture reference

Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and labor of love, which you have shown toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” NKJV Giving when you feel like keeping Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to …

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Ministry is…

To challenge and encourage you…   Giving when you feel like keeping, Remaining faithful when your flesh wants to quit, Keeping your word even when it is not convenient, Caring more about planting seed than the harvest, Maintaining integrity when “no one would ever know,” Living truth before people even …

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A Good Plan to Combat Worry & Confusion

“Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. If it does happen, you have to worry twice.”   Pray often. I can communicate with the Creator of the universe. Read my Bible regularly. Find the time …

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Job or Ministry?

Serving in the church can either be a JOB or a MINISTRY. If you quit because of criticism, it was a JOB. If you stay with it even though you remain unrecognized, it is a MINISTRY. If you are doing it just because no one else will, it’s a JOB. …

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