I Call Him Pastor
I was a new Christian, only saved a few weeks when I walked into my pastor’s office. I didn’t want to go, but my life was a mess and...
Our God Will Supply . . .
Pastor Jack Graham told about a big fat bird sitting in his backyard. It reached down and dug out a worm. It took the worm in its beak and...
A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’
I grew up in a fundamentalist church culture that demanded outward performance, to the detriment of genuine faith. Because my brain didn't work like other Christians I knew, I learned to blend in and keep my mouth shut.
A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions
Martin Lloyd-Jones said, “Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face to face with God.” Jesus knew the importance of coming face to...
Blessed to be a Blessing
W. Clement Stone said, “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” Generous people with caring hearts discover ways to bless others.
Reflecting on Privileges, Burdens of Ministry
Pastors love walking with their people through life’s celebrations and tribulations, but in ministry, pastors often carry burdens of their own.
Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord
In Ephesians 1, Paul didn’t pray for material blessings, but for spiritual perception. In verse 19, he prayed “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” The word understanding means heart.
Does God Have our Ultimate Loyalty
Loyalty is the quality of standing firm in one’s devotion or allegiance to someone or something. Loyalty comes from the heart, not from a feeling of obligation or from a legal contract.
The Difficulty of Finding Love
A father had two sons who he loved very much. In fact, his love for them was perfect and unending. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, neither son realized his father’s love.
Where is the Hope for a Messed up Life and World?
You are probably familiar with daily news reported on TV and by various other media. What are your thoughts about what is happening in our world? Over one hundred...
Business
4word Hosts Tenth Anniversary Celebration Online – Gala for the Girls
The 4word 2021 Virtual Gala: An Evening with Mary Lou Retton, will be a victorious evening of inspiration, camaraderie, faith, and unapologetic ambition held on February 27, 2021
Chick-fil-A Founder’s Daughter Reveals Mom as ‘Backbone’ of Family Dynasty
“We have never separated business from good biblical principles and practices which we believe have contributed to the success of the business,” White said.
Christians, Work, and Bad Behavior
As a 34-year employee of the Federal government, including 20 years as a manager, I saw all kinds of behavior: professional, unprofessional, and downright...
Education
Homeschooling for the Non-homeschool Family
It’s definitely business as usual within our home.
We homeschool, which means I have all the sharpened pencils, paper, and saved curriculum just waiting to be printed out! Not much has changed since COVID-19 reared its ugly head into our day-to-day lives.
While our life...
