By Although this is most especially true of pastors and elders, it ought to be something that describes every believer. We are willing to endure hardship for the sake of family; we are willing to endure insult for the sake of a noble cause; we are willing to endure discomfort for
Romans 12:11 Three Wake-up Calls for Spiritual Service
Motivational one-liners have infused the weak with strength to succeed at all kinds of endeavours. Stories abound of underdogs becoming CEOs, of the oppressors becoming saviours, of the lazy becoming heroes. The same is true for spiritual ministry. The little brother Joseph became slave and then executive ruler of Egypt.
To Be Found Faithful
As Christians we ought to see ourselves first and foremost as a manager under God (1 Corinthians 4:1). God has given us our lives, our gifts, our salvation, and our hope. The most basic requirement on us as managers of all the things given us by God is to be
Why Do You Want To Be Successful?
We all would rather succeed at something than continually fail. We naturally pursue that which improves our lives rather than destroys it. We long for satisfaction, not disappointment. But why? Why do we want to be successful? Many reasons can be given, but let us never neglect the one in
Be Glad in Church Ministry
Criticizing and complaining are perhaps the most skilled first-responders to church ministries. But that was not the case with the Apostle Paul and the believers who served in the many ministries begun by him. As a travelling missionary Paul had planted many churches, mission initiatives from those churches, and ministries