I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. Philippians 4:13
As a new leader in ministry outside the local church, I was challenged, stretched, and often terrified. When a group of Pentecostal leaders from around the United States invited me to speak to them, I was both honored and nervous. To ease my jitters, I went in the night before I was due to speak, just to get ...
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. …
The Way of Contentment What makes the difference between a Christian who is frustrated and one who is content? Richard Lewis
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Contentment doesn't mean a problem-free life. Paul was in prison when he wrote, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (Phil. 4:11). Contentment is a state of mind. As Abraham Lincoln said, "Every man is just as happy as he makes up his mind to be." Contentment is something not easily or quickly learned. The late Dr. Noel Smith told an old friend from his hospital bed, "Just about ...
Context defines success. In Western culture, success means a fulfilling, well-paying job, loving relationships, and some kind of influence or impact on other people. It can be narrowed beyond that, however. Consider others who are in a similar life situation as you. What would your demographic consider "success"? Write a few characteristics in the space below.
When I took over as pastor of a church in the Chicago suburbs, I was on the heels of learning several lessons about ministry—and success—in the context of a small church. But then, in my new church, which numbered about 30, we turned a corner. One Sunday in January our attendance nearly doubled—and most of those newcomers came back. As the spring progressed, we added ...
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