11 Bible Verses for Difficult Times — Art Rainer
A hurricane strikes. A medical report does not come back like you hoped. A job is lost. We have and will all face difficult times. Fortunately, we serve a God who knows and controls all things. He sees us. And understands out hardship better than we do. When you are facing difficult times, here are some verses to remember:
Why Your Church Probably Needs to Change Its Social Media Strategy — Facts & Trends
By the time churches have fully embraced Facebook, many of their members and those they are trying to reach may have left it behind. Almost three-quarters of Facebook users (74 percent) have adjusted their connection with the social media platform in some way over the past year, according to Pew Research.
11 Characteristics of Spiritually Weak Christian Leaders — Chuck Lawless
I’m hesitant to write this post because I know I probably exhibit some of these characteristics. Nevertheless, I’ve seen a lot of Christian leaders who never fully live up to their potential in the power of God’s Spirit. Here are some of the primary issues I see in this group of leaders:
Are Our Pastors Being Discipled? — Mark Dance
Wherever I go, I ask pastors, “Who is discipling you?” Their responses range from inspiring to infuriating, although most land somewhere in between. Here, I will categorize the most common responses into two groups: discipleship staples and shortcuts. While the shortcuts may help, the staples must be present for…
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