Evil exists. Evil is real. One of the hallmarks of evil is that it seeks to convince its victims that it exists 'out there.'
From John Ortberg
I'm not sure ministry can ever have the urgency it requires if it is not aware of evil, both externally and internally.
Preaching a series allows you to go into greater depth in the text, and spending several weeks on one theme allows the teaching to be absorbed more thoroughly.
When people feel they're getting to speak into what's being preached, there is high built-in motivation to participate.
There are usually multiple messages that could be preached from the same text.
People with the strongest and healthiest sense of calling are not obsessed with their calling. They are preoccupied with the Caller.
To have my mind racing and my heart beating fast over glorious possibilities is very close to the summit of life experience for me.
I need an inspiration that is grounded in reality while thoroughly transcendent.
Tithing is considerably less popular than words like generosity or sharing.
Tithing is like training wheels when it comes to giving. It's intended to help you get started, but not recommended for the Tour de France.
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