How Much Should We Pay The Preacher?

What would you wish for if you had a “genie in a bottle?”  Surely all of us at one point or another have day-dreamed about that question.  Just how would we use our “three wishes?”   If we were to poll people on the street, I would guess that almost universally, the wishes would go something …

Beware of Preying Preachers

I typically get up early on Sunday morning and go to my office so that I can finalize and meditate on the lessons that I have to present later that day.  However, this past Sunday we had a guest speaker, so I got ready for worship services in a much more leisurely fashion.  I turned …

Put A Pebble In Their Shoe

Last night a Christian friend and I went to a person’s house to have a Bible study with a family.  The family we studied with love the Lord and truly want to go to Heaven.  However, I am convinced that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge (Romans 10:2). As we …

Back to School

As the new school year begins, here are five things you can do to keep Christ in your child’s school through your Christian influence.  As long as there are disciples of Jesus going to school, Jesus will continue to have a presence in public education. 1. Send a note to school with your child.  Introduce …

How To Enhance Cooperation Between Congregations

When two or more congregations exist within fairly close proximity of each other, tensions, jealousies, and rivalries often exist. I don’t think that anyone would affirm that this is the will of the Lord, so what can be done to remove the tensions that exist, and enhance congregational cooperation?  Here are five tips… Communicate with …