The thrill of God’s victories For those called by the Lord into ministry—whether it’s vocational or volunteer—there are incredible opportunities to see God at work in the lives of His people. What other thrills in life can compare to someone seeing his need for Christ and surrendering himself to his Savior? Or what other thrills in life can compare to witnessing a Christian … [Read more...]
Profile of a workaholic
Workaholics. You’ve got them in your church, and at times, you can relate to them yourself. A workaholic is a compulsive worker: he chooses to work a lot, think about work, and then work even more. What does the Bible say to workaholics? Ecclesiastes 6:7–8 says, “All a man's labor is for his mouth and yet the appetite is not satisfied. For what advantage does the wise … [Read more...]
“But Pastor, I don’t feel like it”
Many people make unwise choices in response to the way they feel about their circumstances: A person won’t forgive because he is angry. People resist biblical counsel because they don’t feel like doing what Scripture prescribes. A person doesn’t serve because he doesn’t feel like coming to church. People walk away from their faith because they don’t feel that God loves them. … [Read more...]
How to jump-start behavior change
This is going to be a lot of work” is what might pass through your mind when someone with an ingrained, sinful behavior seeks your help to change. How would you like a new, more optimistic, thought to flit through your mind? Keep reading. This biblical strategy aids the change process and helps you see progress sooner. Don’t wait until the person is changed to … [Read more...]
3 crucial ways to care for the chronic worrier
Anxiety and worry are challenging enough to work with as a care minister. When it becomes chronic and persists for weeks and months and even years, it can become wearisome. Worry has a ripple effect on care providers if we aren’t prepared and grounded in God’s truth ahead of time. Sufferers of worry need us to bring the light and truth of God to their troubled minds and hearts. … [Read more...]
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