And yes if he has a male accountability partner, he may confess his sins to them, but he is not asking them for forgiveness but rather keeping them informed so they can pray for him and so he can receive encouragement to do better. Just Because You Think It Is Sin, Does Not Make It...
And now an angel tells Joseph in a dream about this Child conceived in Mary. “Joseph, son of David, Mary has not been unfaithful! The Child in her womb has been ‘begotten of the Holy Spirit.’” Consistent with the words of the Nicene Creed, “He (Jesus) became incarnate by the ...
when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit
For example, I tell a story in my book Shepherd Leadership: The Metrics That Really Matter about a friend of mine who wanted to discuss particular titles for people in the church. I simply explained that the titles of “senior pastor” or “lead pastor” aren’t in the Bible, so I did...
In II Kings 19:6, Isaiah sent Hezekiah words of encouragement and told him to trust the Lord. E. In II Kings 18:5, Hezekiah received an unconditional approval. In II Kings 23:25, Josiah also got an unconditional approval. It was said that both were the best kings ever in both Israel...
Just moments after Peter had declared his allegiance to Christ, these words were spoken. Jesus knew the spiritual attack that would come his friend’s way, and He was already preparing him for battle. He reminded Peter that His prayers were covering him and that, even in his failures, God...
Because worry is the opposite of faith. When we worry, we are telling God with our actions that we don’t trust him to come through for us. We’re doubting that he will take care of us. When we stay up at night worrying about a problem, we’re essentially telling God, “I don’...
went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed on a cross between two thieves. While he was dying his executors gambled for the only piece of property he had on earth – His coat. When he was dead, He was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend....
If we as ministers give indiscriminate encouragement to everyone to resort to medical aid when in life-threatening conditions, and a medical mistake is made, whose responsibility is it then? It is a fearful thing to me to draw a line for allowance, and then see the soul under my care be...
Based on the poem, “Just Playing,” by Anita Wadley Schlaht. This book is perfect for early childhood educators as well as parents and children. Children will find it relevant and relatable; parents and educators will find encouragement in knowing the value of play in the young child.” ...