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It is important to ask the right questions – in prayer, counseling, small group, etc. Right questions bring about the right answers. Asking who, what, when, where, why, and how are very important for knowing God’s will. We tend to ask questions out of order. You don’t ask, “What is God’s will for me?” before…
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While studying through the book of Acts, I came across a couple of verses that really impacted me. In Acts 5, the apostles had already been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus (4:17-18 and 5:28). The apostles had already been beaten and put in prison (5:18). They had previously warned them not…
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Mess-ups happen. Usually, they are just what they titled – messy! What do you do when you’ve messed up? Recently, I made a HUGE mistake and mess-up. It was my fault, totally. I learned a lot through this experience. Here is what I had to do and hopefully good advice on how to deal with mistakes: 1.…
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Here are ten crucial points about leadership in ministry: 1. Inspect what you expect! You must evaluate your ministry before, during, and after. Don’t just hope something is going like you want it. 2. Deal with the smoke before the blaze! If you sense a problem arising, take care of now before it gets out…
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I read this today in a book entitled “Well Intentioned Dragons” by Marshall Shelly. What types of personalities generally stir up conflict? There are 8 types of potential conflict personalities: • Bird Dogs – They sniff out items for your attention• Wet Blankets – They have a negative view of every situation• Entrepreneurs – View…
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When confronting people, we should use the procedure Jesus offered in Matthew 18:15-17. “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that…
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1. God has called you to fight for your families not with your families.2. Hey guys…if you don’t lead your family, then satan will do it. Step up men!3. Stop pursuing image over integrity. Be OK with less stuff and more character.4. A man’s greatest hobby is not hunting, golfing, or fishing. If you desire to do these things…
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Cheap grace, easy-believism, consumer Christianity… These terms should hit every believer in the face like Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2’x4′ (tell me you remember Hacksaw). Christians in America have been faced with an all-to-easy ideology of Biblical faith. We have become the “cult of the comfortable,” as I once heard someone say. We must shake off nominal Christianity…
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We all quote the first part of Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” But quoting that just states the obvious. It is the last part, “a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” that brings hope. The only One that can fulfill the longings of life is Jesus. He alone can bring life…
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Everybody gets stuck once in a while. I remember getting getting a lawnmower, backhoe, and bulldozer all stuck in the same day – don’t ask. Anyway…I’m talking about getting spiritually stuck. Here are some tips on not getting your spiritual life stuck. 1. ComplacencySometimes (we think) it is easier to stay stuck than to move…
stephen R Harrison 