Don’t Let Fear Win
I know the world seems like a scary place right now. Everyone seems to be ringing alarm bells all over the place. The human race appears to be terrified. We are afraid of losing our rights, whatever we perceive those rights to be. People are afraid of being offended....
Education for Ministry
Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse. -English Proverb From time to time I come across groups and individuals that downplay the need for ministers to have much education. I was once like that. As a teenager, one of the influences on my life was the music,...
God With Us
The Christmas season can bring people a lot of joy. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus who is God with us. There are presents to give and receive. There is time together with family and friends. For many people, this time of year is full of cheer and joy despite...
Exploring Spiritual Gifts
Learning about and using spiritual gifts is an important part of Christian spiritual Formation. In 1 Corinthians 12:7, Paul states, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”. He then goes on to explain the purpose and...
The WHY and the WHAT of Ministry: Theology is Important!
As a professor of the New Testament at BLI, I certainly believe that rigorous academic study in theology is very important! WHY? Because what you believe will determine WHAT you preach, teach, and do in the pastoral ministry. So many self-help ministry books focus on...
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HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE RIVERS OF WATER.