Use Bible stories to teach about God. Take the story of David and Goliath for example. What can we learn about God from it? Many children’s materials conclude, “You can do anything if God is on your side.” But that is backward. The story’s application ought to be, “Make sure ...
She gave the example of a character in a movie who shows up outside of a girl’s window with his boombox playing a love song to woo her. As movie-watchers, we are rooting for him. It feels quite differently when we think of being the ones to put ourselves out there, but in the ...
No one else can fill your role in the church like you. Your church needs you there. 3. Future generations need an example to follow. If our generation abandons the church gathering, there may be no church gathering available for those who come behind us. Know that when you faithfully atte...
I am going to share from what Warren Wiersbe wrote inBe Basic, (David C. Cook Publisher; Second Edition; 2010; pages 40-43). He speaks of three Sabbaths found in the Bible. First we see a personal day of rest of the Lord. God rested on the seventh day, not because He was tired...
But avoiding darkness does not dispel darkness. To see reality clearly, we have first to name it. This is the Bible’s story from the beginning. The first thing God did was create light by speaking into the darkness. Some of us know the darkness all too well. We are grieving the loss...
OR we canchooseto have a pureheartand avoid evil thoughts, behaviors, and actions. Of course, evil is subjective here, but it makes up those things we would consider is the opposite of a pureheart. In example, lying and deception, manipulation, and trickery. ...
[and] had such a special, deep love. They were the example to me of how love is a choice and takes work. It wasn't perfect, but their love was always pure." Their second wedding ceremony was held two months later in Napa, and the third took place in VanSanten's hometown, Lu...
5. Service sets the tone for our organization. As leaders, we set the example for everyone in our organization. If a leader sends a message that “I come first,” then it’s inevitable that the same “me first” approach will be the attitude that will prevail throughout the organization...
“Learning about Leadership from Women in the Bible” featuring Carla Works What can we learn from the example of women leaders in the Bible? In this episode we speak with Carla Works, associate professor in New Testament at Wesley Theological Seminary, about leadership lessons from biblical women...
We recognize that doctrinal differences exist, and we give way to the local church to teach the principles that they hold true, consistent with a sound biblical basis. Jesus set a powerful example of how to build unity in the body as He embraced people of varied backgrounds, cultures, ...