We as Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ. We are the body! As long as we are here on this earth, we will all have different opinions, feel, think, see, do and believe differently. The trouble is, how do we handle those differences? Do we lash out in anger or hatred “all in the name of the Lord?” or do we speak with compassion? We can express our different … [Read more...]
Will You Pray With Us? A Call to Weekly Blog Prayer
STC is asking for blog prayer? What do we mean? It's quite possible that you've never seen a blog or website launch a weekly call to prayer. For the record, I'm not sure I have either. And let's be honest, the thought may never cross our minds to pray for a site or blog that ministers to us because we're busy. Or because when we're the readers, we're receiving … [Read more...]
So, You Want to Serve?
When it comes to serving and ministry, there are so many misconceptions about the needs of people and how to meet those needs. Often, the needs themselves can outweigh the help that is being offered to meet them. I know that when I look at the needs of the world and even my community, it's overwhelming. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of … [Read more...]
Train Up a Child
Parenting is not for wimps. It’s just not. Until your child has children of their own, there is no way they will ever comprehend why you do what you do. This is why it is vital to your heart that no matter how your days, months or years work out that you place your trust in what the Lord promised you. It seems that in this day and age where we are raising a … [Read more...]
Everyday Ministries for ANY Christian
When thinking of “ministry” think of…. Unto the Least of These… Christian Ministry isn’t just for the Pastor and Assistant Pastors of a Church. It is for every Christian. Yes, every one of us. There are a million excuses for why people don’t “minister” one to another but none of them are valid or reasonable. When you move past the guilt of wishing you … [Read more...]