Archive for July, 2009
Five Essentials For Victory
In reading “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu I thought it interesting his five essentials for Victory.
1. He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
2. He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces.
3. He will win whose army in animated by the same spirit [...]
Please Pray
Well this week starts youth camp for Promisedland Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. Pastor Tony Bazen is a great friend and I thank God for him. Please keep me in your prayers this week as we preach and encourage these young people to serve God. Communication will be difficult so I will update you at [...]
Deputation Testimony
The following was sent to me to encourage those on deputation. I have not changed it in any form. It is from a missionary who has now gone on to the field but wanted to lovingly challenge the ones still on deputation. God is good…..all the time!
Bro. Tony
Do you have faith or is it unbelief:
How [...]
Starting A Church
This was written by a man who has started several churches in the States. I can not stress to you the importance of preparing yourself before you start a church so that you will be (somewhat) ready when the church does start. God bless you greatly.
There are many different ways churches have been started. I [...]
Dealing With People
One of the definite things about the ministry is that you will have to learn to deal with people. Deputation is great for this due to the fact that you are meeting so many different types of people. You need to learn how to deal with them today because you will be working with them [...]
Church Service Ideas
The following was sent to me. It is by Jim Townsley. Start thinking and planning for services now. This will give you some ideas. Do not wait until you get to the field and then start. Think through the schedule, the field you are going to and the people. Though you may not have a [...]
Things we say
This is funny and sad. Sometimes we do not know how ridiculous we sound. Notice the following:
Real Life Dilberts
A magazine recently ran a “Dilbert Quotes” contest. They were looking for people to submit quotes from their real-life Dilbert-type managers. These were voted the top quotes in corporate America :
“As of tomorrow, employees will only be [...]
The Junction Unction
I have a good friend of mine who started a church in Grand Junction, CO. I have been receiving his devotional thoughts for some time and believe in what he is doing. Would you prayerfully read the letter and ask God if He would have you help. He is Pastor Chris Hanks and I believe [...]
Brian McClain
Brian McClain, missionary to Thailand has started a new blog. May I encourage you to go and check it out.
Brian has been one of the hardest working missionaries on deputation that I have had the privilege of working with. He will be a blessing to you. Read the info on Thailand as well. Very moving.
His [...]
Pray For Duane Moore
Duane Moore has been a friend to pastors, missionaries and God’s people. He has Preaching Time Ministries and is greatly used of God. I received this from a friend of mine. Please read and pray.
I wanted to send a special request to everyone to pray for Evangelist Duane Moore. I don’t know how many of [...]