Archive for September, 2007
Do I Let My Children Go To Other Services?
I am so thankful for the response gotten from the blog. Your questions is what helps it remain relevant. Today I Will try to answer one that may be a bit touchy to some.
Do you send the children to Sunday School and Children’s church both or do you keep them out for [...]
Spirituality and Sick Children
Continuing with questions from our “wives of deputation”, here goes!
In regards to the first question (see blog for Monday, Sept 10th), how do you keep spiritually strong when you have been out of church for a whole week. I don’t think I have ever in my life been out all week long from church [...]
Article on Motivation
There are some good points to consider in this article. As you go through it, make note of changes and additions you personally need to make. Have a blessed day.
Inspiration – How much does it matter if someone is motivated?Huge – 87% less likely to leave if motivated, less sick days, less health [...]
The Female Perspective
I know that many times the things written in this blog are directed to the man. Over the next few days I would like to address some of the difficulties for the wife on deputation. The following question came from Christy Short, missionary wife to Wisconsin.
1. I have heard that most churches like to meet [...]
John Wesley’s Holy Club
Here are 22 Questions asked each day by members of John Wesley’s Holy Club in their private devotions. One of the greatest things needed on deputation is God’s power on your life as you go behind the pulpit. I found these questions challenging and pray that God would use them in your heart as well.
1. [...]
New Births
Let me ask you to pray for the following families as they have had little blessing sent their way!
Robert and Sara Stover – missionaries to Peru – little boy – Josiah Andrew Stover [...]
Winston Churchill
I was speaking with a a friend of mine, John Pearson, and in the course of the conversation he gave me this quote.
“Some days your best is not enough; you have to do what it takes” [...]
From Aaron Short
I praise God for the response to this blog. It seems to pick up speed daily. Your insight and ideas are desired and appreciated. The following is from Aaron Short missionary to Wisconsin. His nickname is “cheesehead” but do not let that fool you. He is getting the job [...]
From Chris McBryar
The following is a quote Chris McBryar sent me. Very challenging thoughts for us in the ministry. Thank you Bro. Chris for sending this.
“We need a generation of preachers who seek God and seek him early, who give the freshness and dew of effort to God, and secure in return the freshness and fullness [...]
Lover of Good Men
In the qualifications of a Bishop, Titus 1:8 says, “But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;” A lover of good men. In the midst of being holy, sober, not losing my temper, I am to be a lover of good men. Think of the people and pastors that [...]