(author unknown) A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor … Continue reading Who’s Your Daddy?
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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 … Continue reading The Ministry
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 … Continue reading When Do We Need Revival?
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 … Continue reading The Little Angel
Lift Every Voice and Sing
(by James Weldon Johnson) Lift every voice and sing,Till earth and heaven ring,Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;Let our rejoicing riseHigh as the list'ning skies,Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,Sing a song full of the hope that the present has … Continue reading Lift Every Voice and Sing
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 … Continue reading Eight Tests for Decision Making
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
(author unknown) When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I … Continue reading When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
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 … Continue reading The Lifeline
Letter From a Pastor’s Daughter
(author unknown) I'm a pastor's daughter. I have seen first hand the beauty and pain involved in a life called ministry for almost thirty years. I remember the first time I heard someone say something bad about my father. He and I were working, assembling music in his office on a late afternoon, when I … Continue reading Letter From a Pastor’s Daughter
Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices
(by Thomas Brooks) Walk by the rule of Scripture.Don't vex or grieve the Holy Spirit.Pursue heavenly wisdom.Resist Satan's first overtures immediately.Strive to be filled with the Spirit.Remain humble.Maintain a strong and constant watch.Maintain communication with God.Fight Satan in Christ's strength, not your own.Pray much.
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