Archive for December, 2007
How do you view your self?
As I was reading in Romans this morning, I came across chapter 12, verse 3. “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every [...]
School of Adversity
At a banquet in Lyons, nearly a century and a half ago, a discussion arose in regard to the meaning of a painting representing some scene in the mythology or a history in Greece. Seeing that the discussion was growing warm, the host turned to one of the waiters and asked him to explain [...]
Accountability Resource
Russell Pruitt called me and said that he has an excellent resource on accountability.
I would encourage you to email him for this at preacherruss@aol.com
God bless you greatly as you serve the Lord!
Opportunities
It has been stated, that we should not wait for extraordinary opportunities, but rather, seize common occasions and make them great.
“Is it possible to cross the path?” asked Napoleon of the engineers who had been sent to explore the dreaded pass of St. Bernard. “Perhaps,” was the hesitating reply, “it is within the limits [...]
Devotion on Prayer
I am thankful for Bro. Pruitt sending this devotion. I thought you would enjoy it as well.
May your services go well this weekend.
Matt. 26:38-46
Jesus Prayer
I) It was a lonely prayer: v. 39a “went a little farther..”Different prayer is goodFamily prayerSocial prayerGroup prayerChurch prayer they all are good.But, they will not be sufficient, as a lonely [...]
Hibernating
I have found that if I do not use my computer, it has a way of shutting down. What gets it going again is the punching of a keystroke, or some action.
During deputation, if one is not careful, you can get into hibernation mode. Your on, just not doing much. Not calling [...]
Varying Support
During my devotions this morning, I read once again about the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In John 11:17 the Bible records that Lazarus had been dead for four days. In vs. 6, after Jesus heard the news, he still waited two more days. So many times things that we think are [...]
Mailing List
In the course of conversations over the last couple of days, I want to encourage you again to make your mailing list as large as possible. When someone books you for a meeting, immediately add their name to your mailing list. If someone sends you a special gift, add them to your mailing [...]
John’s Words
Words are powerful. I have helped people, hurt people, cut people and consoled people with my words. My words have helped to bring people to Christ, Church and the mission field. I fear, they also have made some quit church, get a wrong view of God and think about everything but the [...]