On Reading Widely: Four Benefits for Pastors
“I just don’t have time to read widely,” says the modern pastor. Between preparing multiple sermons, planning outreaches, discipling believers, and so many other worthy …
Not at Odds: Revival and Routine Faithfulness
A Renewed Interest Some fascinating events have taken place over the past two weeks that have fueled a renewed interest in the subject of revival. …
Recovering A 20:20 Vision for Ministry
“I [Paul] did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house” ~ Acts 20:20 Clarifying …
A Disturbing Trend
One of the hallmark characteristics of Christians throughout the centuries has been their deep love for God’s Word. From the very beginning of the New …
Dedicated to Prayer: Focus on Senior Saints, Part 5
Post-employment seniors have a tremendous opportunity to serve Christ. Their opportunities multiply if their retirement allows them financial security and independence. Many older saints have …
Living Retirement: Focus on Older Saints, Part 4
God’s people who are in their later years need to understand God’s perspective about them. God’s plan is for them to continue to be fruitful …
Don’t Fit the Ministry Mold? Nine Amazing Facts About William Carey Before He Surrendered to Missions
Written by missionary and author Dr. Paul Schlehlein. Reposted from Between Two Cultures. Not all missionaries look the same. Timothy came from an interfaith home. Paul didn’t. …
On Reading Widely: Are You Stuck on One Shelf?
How widely do you read? Do you get these references from literature? These quotes come from early drafts of my missions devotionals. I thought these …
Applying Paul’s Great Commission Life Principle
We know how Paul applied “being all things to all men” and “laying aside our rights” for the sake of the Gospel. We now need to consider ways that we as cross-cultural missionaries might apply these principles to our lives today.
“Take Heed to Yourselves”: Counsel from a Puritan Pastor
In I Timothy 4:16, Paul urged Timothy to “keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching [doctrine]. Persist in this, for by so …