Archive for December, 2008
Monday Night Football
As I sit downstairs, Monday night football is about to start. The commentators are talking about this team and that team and why they will make it to the playoffs and possibly the superbowl. I know some of you are not sports fans but there is a thought here, so stick with me.
The commentators are [...]
Praise Reports
The Bible speaks of rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep.
Each month I ask the men with Macedonia to send in a praise report. It does not take long but helps to evaluate what has been going on for the last month. May I encourage you to do that. It [...]
What Number?
In a class recently, we were discussing people skills and ministry. I have heard that preachers would enjoy the ministry if it were not for the people. Though if it were not for the people, would they have a ministry? A few questions to think about.
How well do we interact with others?
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I Want To Want Thee
This quote from A.W. Tozer was sent to me several days ago. It is one of those sayings that has a way of digging deep within the soul. Have I tasted so much of the Lord that it has made me thirsty for more? Is there even a realization in my life of the lack [...]
Deputation During the Holidays
The following from the World Mission Resource center has some helpful resources. During this time of year when you may have a little extra time, take advantage and make it useful. May God bless and use you greatly.
Bro. Tony
Deputation During the Holidays
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” -1Cor. 4:2
For traveling [...]
Innovated Time off
If we are not careful, we can fall into a pit called routine. The same messages, traveling, going into church, driving, hotels, calling….well you know all that goes into deputation.
The following from google is an encouragement to think outside the box and be creative. I wonder if we would take some time and be creative [...]
He is Precious
Today I have the privilege of preaching at Vision Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Ga. Pastor Austin Gardner is in Argentina preaching for Jeff Bush, missionary with Macedonia World Baptist Missions.
My thoughts recently have gravitated toward the preciousness of Christ. I Peter 2:7 talks about to those who believe He is precious. Christ is the preciousness [...]
Seven Deadly Sins of Support Raising
The following may not totally be of our “stripe” but there is some good relevant things to think about. It is titled the Seven deadly sins of support raising. Use the good and put the bones in the trash. May God use you greatly this weekend for His glory.
Bro. Tony
1. Failure to go face to face
When [...]
Responding Well
As my daughter was telling me how someone had said something that had hurt her feelings and was unkind, I once again had the opportunity of teaching her the principle that we can not control how people treat us but we can control how we treat people. Someone may say unkind things to you, but [...]
Does the Man Match Up to the Material?
Pastor “Smith” (not his real name, obviously) asked me one day, “Bro. Tony do you ever come across missionaries whose material looks great but when you meet them they are not what you expect?” Now you want to talk about a loaded question!
Do you match up to your material? If we are not careful in [...]