When someone is going through a difficult time in life, whether they are feeling overwhelmed, stricken with grief, or just generally burdened, they are often encouraged that though their challenges are considerable, God would never give them more than they could handle. This common saying is not a biblical concept and is an example of scripture not in bible.
Have you set aside 40 days for new beginnings to be sure youre doing what God wants, to prepare yourself to do what God wants, or to address something in your life so that youre living the way God wants?
Insights from Hebrews 11 about unlikely world changers.
Answering God's call to be brave, even when fear is present, is the focus of this inspiring article.
The gospel is attacked on both frontson the one hand, stripped of its intrinsic joy and on the other, stripped of its holy uniqueness and ability to deliver Christian happiness.
Fear of death causes bondage. It keeps people from doing bold things they should be doing. And the devil had been holding the power of death and scaring people. But through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that power has been restored to its rightful Owner.
I need to listen better to my church members. How can I truly help shepherd them if I don’t know what they’re facing? I need the reminder that shaking hands on a Sunday morning does not equal listening.
Some pastor's wives simply give up when they can't meet others' expectations. They withdraw and become sullen. Others yield to despair, helplessness, and hopelessness when facing pastor's wife challenges.
If other church members contact you about the post, let them know that you support the pastor, and they should as well regarding criticism about your pastor. It only takes one or two strong and supportive church members to bring the discussion to a needed ending.
There are a lot of churches that have started or have grown through anger. The problem is churches that start on the basis of what theyre opposed to dont last. Tim Keller's thoughts on forgiveness offer a deeper perspective.
