The Interruption

(by Jared Byas) When I was a pastor, I had an experience with a woman once that has forever changed my life. There were two buildings at the church: my office was in one and our weekly pastor's meeting was in the other. One day, I was literally running to a meeting from one building …

The Ministry

(by Chuck Swindoll) *The foundation of ministry is CHARACTER, not a professional skill. *The nature of ministry is SERVICE, not being served. *The motive for ministry is LOVE, not money or power. *The measure of ministry is SACRIFICE, not success. *The authority of ministry is SUBMISSION, not pulling rank. *The purpose of ministry is TO …

Jesus Loves Me (Seniors Version)

(author unknown) Jesus loves me, this I know,Though my hair is white as snow.Though my sight is growing dim,Still He bids me trust in Him. Yes, Jesus loves me.Yes, Jesus loves me.Yes, Jesus Loves me.The Bible tells me so. Though my steps are oh, so slow,With my hand in His I'll goOn through life, let …

When Do We Need Revival?

(by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth) We need revival when:We do not love Him as we once did.Earthly interests and occupations are more important to us than eternal ones.We would rather scroll social media and binge-watch shows and movies than read the Bible and pray.Church dinners are better attended than prayer meetings.Concerts draw bigger crowds than prayer …

Because it is Finished

(by Tullian Tchividjian) BECAUSE IT IS FINISHED…You are free from the impossible burden of having to earn God’s love and acceptance BECAUSE IT IS FINISHED…There is nothing you can ever do or fail to do that will tempt God to leave you, forsake you, or stop loving you. BECAUSE IT IS FINISHED…You cannot sin beyond …

The Little Angel

(by Robin Huber) The little boy put on his clothes for the cold and then told his father: "Ok dad I'm ready" His Dad, the pastor, said: "Ready for what?" "Dad, it's time to go outside and distribute our flyers." Dad replied: "Son, it's very cold outside and it's drizzling." The child looked surprised at …

The New Pastor

(by Susan Beecher) A pastor transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service. Only 3 people said hello to him, …

Eight Tests for Decision Making

(author unknown) Scriptural Test – Has God already spoken about it in His word? “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (II Timothy 3:16) Secrecy Test – Would it bother me if everyone knew this was my choice? “The integrity of …

The Bummer Lamb

(author unknown) Every once in a while, a ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. There are many reasons she may do this. If the lamb is returned to the ewe, the mother may even kick the poor animal away. Once a ewe rejects one of her lambs, she will never change …

The Lifeline

(author unknown) After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns, the church's minister slowly stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in the service that evening. In the introduction, the preacher told the congregation that the guest minister …