7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Your Church
As someone who left my church but later returned, I suggest asking yourself these 7 questions before deciding to leave your church.
5 Reasons I Came Back to the Church
I came back to the church because God forgives and people prayed for me. I learned to forgive myself and others.
5 Reasons I Left the Church
Are you concerned over the number of young adults who no longer attend church? Here are 5 Reasons I left the church.
Slow Cooker Conversion
My mother-in-law, Linda Whitney (Grandma Linda, to my kids) had more questions than most teens her age in the 1950s. She loved and respected her parents, but at times she wasn’t sure whether she agreed with their beliefs. Linda’s mom, Vernettie Jones, had a houseful of kids, so there wasn’t much time for them to […]
Pouring into Others – The Enduring Impact
Pouring into others or investing in them is never a losing proposition; challenge those whom you pour into to order their lives accordingly.
Is Peace Lost or Missing Among Us Today?
Is peace lost or missing among us today? Your desire is for relationship. Your desire is to restore and renew relationship.
Iron Sharpens Iron
You may not realize that the old adage “Iron sharpens iron” comes from the Bible. It’s from a brief phrase in Proverbs 27:17. The full verse says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” If you’ve ever heard the phrase, you probably have a decent idea of what it means. It’s about being mutually […]
Following God’s Dream
“I don’t know exactly what I want to do,” Tricia said to her friend and prayer partner, Susan. “I’ve been just a mom and housewife, but now that the kids are out of the house, I feel I’m supposed to run a business that will honor the Lord and reach out into our community.” “Let’s […]
The Life of Christ: a Testimony of Beautiful Lives
The Life of Christ in the Lives of True Disciples Greetings in the name of Jesus, faithful disciples of the Lord. Some of you may wonder why I am always writing positive things, even when times are difficult. First, it is a commandment recorded by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. […]
What is the Mission of the Church?
Does the church have a mission to fulfill in this increasingly chaotic time? Can and should we make a difference in the world today? Yes, yes, and yes! Then what is the mission of the church? 4 purposes that make up the mission of the church: to worship God (John 4:23-24; Rom. 14:11; Rev. 7:10-12) […]
