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The Power of Prayer in Soulwinning
Praying for Lost Souls
Troy Calvert
January 24, 2013
Prayer is important because soulwinning is, at its root, spiritual warfare (2 Corinthians 10:3–4). Only a foolish soldier would enter the battlefield without proper preparation or weapons or armor; so, too, it is foolish for any Christian to think it possible to wage an effective battle for men’s souls without first preparing, without first pleading for God’s power.
Christian Living, Prayer, Soulwinning

Freedom from Sin’s Power
Increasing Your Love for God
Dave Delaney
January 23, 2013
On July 4th, 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote some of the most powerful words in all of history: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Christian Living, Love, Sin, Spiritual Growth

Decluttering Your Mind
Be a Clutter Buster—Part 2
Dr. Paul Chappell
January 21, 2013
Sometimes I think multi-level and multi-directional thinking is a strength. It helps me quickly assess what needs to be done and to delegate. More often, however, I’m learning that it is a weakness.
Christian Living, Leadership, Time Management

When You Need...
Bible Answers To Problems We Face
Kathy Houk
January 18, 2013
When it seems that needs are piling up all around you and no one understands, remember that the Lord understands your needs: “Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite” (Psalm 147:5). Below, you will find a list of needs that many families in full-time Christian service (as well as many laymen) have, along with a Bible verse for each one:
Christian Living, Ladies Ministry

5 Benefits of Biblical Standards
The Value of Biblical Standards—Part 2
Troy Dorrell
January 17, 2013
“Standards,” or guidelines, that provide for biblically based decision making are the subject of much dispute both within and without fundamentalism. The reasons for this are myriad, but among them is a condemning spirit by those who hold standards different than our own, the abuse of adding to what the Word of God requires, and a failure to agree on what and where a particular standard should be.
Attitude, Christian Living, Separation

Do Christians Sacrifice to Serve God?

Serving God Is a Privilege
Dr. Bud Calvert
January 15, 2013
Ted Wieler, who was a corporate attorney before serving with me on staff, wrote an essay that is a “must read” for every servant of God. When I first read it about ten years ago it really impacted my life to help me see once again what a privilege it is to serve the Lord.
Christian Living, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service

Announcing Declutter Month
Be a Clutter Buster—Part 1
Dr. Paul Chappell
January 14, 2013
My family thinks I’m a neat freak. I think I’m just orderly. (Well, maybe it is a little over the top to look forward to a day off so I can clean out my closet.) But in all seriousness, whatever your personality type or personal level of clutter comfort, disorganization and excess clutter will waste your time and focus. And worse, it is the enemy of availability.
Christian Living, Leadership, Time Management

Using Biblical Standards to Protect Your Heart
The Value of Biblical Standards—Part 1
Troy Dorrell
January 11, 2013
In the tenth chapter of the book of Second Kings, we find a fascinating story of how the Lord used Jehu to slay the descendants of, and those loyal to, wicked King Ahab. In the process, Jehu met a man named Jonadab—a man who shared a zeal for the Lord and the heart of Jehu for ridding the land of any residue of King Ahab’s wicked reign. Together, they slew many wicked men and were used of God to fulfill His purposes.
Attitude, Christian Living, Separation

Dealing with Difficult People
Lessons from the Life of Moses
Dr. Robert Bakss
January 09, 2013
I don’t know of anyone who put up with more complaining and lack of appreciation than Moses. I think complaining was the favorite pastime of the Israelites. They loved to criticize. They loved to gripe.
Christian Living, Communication, Leadership, Pastoral Leadership

Count Your Encouragement
Remembering to Praise Others
Dr. Paul Chappell
January 07, 2013
Perhaps you’ve heard the suggested praise/correction ratio of 10/1. And perhaps, like me, you’ve found it easy to forget to be regular on the praise side of the ratio. Last summer at our annual staff training, my friend, Ken McCoy, was reminding our staff leaders to regularly praise team members. He shared a simple idea with us that he used when his children were small.
Christian Living, Communication, Encouragement, Idea, Staff Development
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