My wife and I listened to a sermon yesterday about Sabbath rest. Here is the link to the sermon if you are interested in listening to it as well. I highly recommend it. If you do listen to it, you will find helpful reminders about what Sabbath is, why we need it, and how to … Continue reading Sabbath Rest
“I’m no theologian…”
I’ve had plenty of people say that to me in the course of a conversation. When that happens, I (sometimes successfully) try to suppress the urge to interrupt them and say, “Ah, but you are a theologian!” Theology is simply the attempt to understand what God has revealed about Himself. It is the study of … Continue reading “I’m no theologian…”
Bible Memory
I grew up attending a church that used the AWANA children’s ministry. I was in the first Cubbie class (3 to 5 yr olds) at my church and continued in the program all the way through the 7th grade, earning just about every award along the way. The patches, ribbons, and trophies I earned then … Continue reading Bible Memory
Leaders are Readers ~ pt.4
This last part of the Leaders are Readers series. If we are to become better readers, we have to keep the benefits of reading in mind. There are many possible benefits to reading, but I will limit this post to four: 1. Increased knowledge is the most apparent benefit of reading knowledge. The more we … Continue reading Leaders are Readers ~ pt.4
Leaders are Readers – pt.3
This is part three of a four-part series on reading. Click here for part one and here for part two. Helpful hint #3 to become a better reader: Eat that elephant! How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. The same is true with reading. You don’t have to devote extended amounts … Continue reading Leaders are Readers – pt.3
Leaders are Readers – pt. 2
Do you wish you were a better reader? Does the idea of reading frustrate you? Do you forget most of what you have read, so you wonder what is even the point? I’ve been there. Several years ago, I was frustrated with my reading ability but, eventually, I got better. As I mentioned in the … Continue reading Leaders are Readers – pt. 2
