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Samson: Deliverer, Grinder, or Entertainer
By Tony Cooke
Most Christians recall the great exploits of supernatural strength and the great victories that Samson wrought when the Spirit of God came upon him, and most remember the fact that he lost his focus and failed to guard the anointing of God that was upon his life. What led to his downfall? A study of Samson’s life reveals that he was inclined toward compromise, self-indulgence, and self-destructive behavior. In a sense, Samson was his own worst enemy. Read this article by Tony Cooke.
Why Church?
By Rich Huston
Why church? It seems to me that I have been hearing this question quite a bit lately. It is being suggested that people can love Jesus, without loving the church; the idea of a “church-less Christianity.” Some Christian authors seem eager to encourage believers to find hip, trendy alternatives to the “institutional church.” Read this article by Rich Huston.
Do’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship
By Philip Renner
I’m all for lighting, special effects, and excellence in performance, as these are things that can enhance praise and worship. But it’s important to understand that praise and worship is not a show. In other words, the goal of praise and worship is not to entertain but to usher in God’s presence. Therefore, as worship leaders, we must be more focused on bringing glory to God than on the entertainment value of what we’re doing for Him. Read this article by Philip Renner.
Leading Through Loss
By Sharon Daugherty
The day after Billy Joe died, I heard the Lord say to me, “Philippians 1:21: ‘For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.’ Billy Joe lived for Me and now he is dead. He has gained, but you are still alive on earth and your life does not stop.” When a person moves from one country to another country, their loved ones do not stop living and doing what they had been doing before. Read this article by Sharon Daugherty.
Computer Use Guidelines Your Staff Must Know
By Attorney Dan Beirute
The Internet can be both a useful tool and a destructive force for a church. On one hand, the Internet allows churches to market inexpensively to potential churchgoers and to quickly and efficiently relay news and information to members and supporters. On the other hand, the Internet can bring lewd and inappropriate content into the church with a push of a button; allow for the immediate circulation of rumors and outright lies about the organization and its leadership; and even subject the church to liability for sexual harassment, copyright violations, and a host of other legal claims. Read this article by Dan Beirute.
2011 Tax Saving Ideas for Pastors
By Mark Helland, CPA
Pastors especially have some key areas that allow for income tax saving opportunities which need to be carefully considered. Following are some tax-saving ideas that could make filing your income tax return a whole lot less painful this year. Read this article by Mark Helland.
Just for Christmas
Pictures from Tony & Lisa’s Singapore/Indonesia Trip
Tony and Lisa enjoyed ministry in Singapore and Medan, Indonesia in late October and early November. Click here to see a few pictures from their trip.
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OBEDIENCE
"No amount of learning is a substitute for obedience."
- Richard Owen Roberts
MOTIVATION
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend both daily."
- Zig Ziglar
ENCOURAGEMENT
"I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down."
Abraham Lincoln
IDOLATRY
“You don't have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever you love more than God is your idol."
- D.L. Moody
SLANDER
"Slander is worse than cannibalism."
- John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople (347-407 A.D.)