Here are some suggestions to keep the flame alive during what is often a distracted and heady time of year. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: ministry
Don’t Forget Those Hurting In Spring
Spring, too, can be a hard season. [Click title to read more.]
So Much Of Ministry Is Organic
People aren't demographics. And love and relationship can't be taught, purchased, or faked. [Click title to read more.]
Serving Outside The Church
I do fear that as increasing activities encourage us to spend more and more time in the church building, our time in the world is shrinking. And that is a dangerous thing. Out in the world is where we will meet most non-believers; out in the world is where we can serve most non-believers. [Click title to read more.]
Look For Love Through The Viewfinder
Being behind a camera forces you to look at people differently. And it is a good practice for Christians to cultivate. [Click title to read more.]
Giving The Gift of Your Presence
It's a heavy duty, the gift of presence: the gift of simply being there in body for someone. But it is profoundly valuable. [Click title to read more.]
How To Avoid The Trap of People-Pleasing
I suspect that a lot of Christians struggle with people-pleasing in general, since we often delude ourselves that many characteristics of people-pleasing are godly ones. The truth is, though, sometimes a preoccupation with people-pleasing can actually inhibit our spiritual growth. [Click title to read more.]
Don’t Be So Ready To Leave This World Behind
When we leave, the light leaves with us. [Click title to read more.]
It’s Not Our Job To Monitor The Ministry of Others
It's easy to criticize what other believers are doing based on what we think they should be doing. The disciples felt they knew best who ought and ought not to be about Jesus' work and how and in what way - and sometimes, so do we. [Click title to read more.]
Speak (Positively) With Your Wallet
The thing is, it's easy to take advantage of Christians offering services or ministries by pointing to "Christian charity" as the reason you should be able to enjoy those services for free. [Click title to read more.]