After probably 45 minutes, the lights in the church were being turned off, whereupon we were approached for the very first time by anyone—the pastor as it turned out—to say how happy he was we had come and hoped we would come again.
Read moreNever a Man Spake Like This Man
However, Christ is not our model for hee-haw, head-back, side-splitting, knee-slapping, belly-laugh, night-club laughter. Christ did not and never will send audiences into guffaws as comedians and many preachers now compete to do.
Read moreWatchmen, Who Are They?
Who are the watchmen of today? What are their qualifications? What is their duty? And why is this important to know? Because it is the watchmen that the Lord uses to warn and encourage the people.
Read moreChurch Leadership and Lay Member Involvement (Conclusion)
In conclusion, we are seeing growing numbers of unfaithful leaders using a less than perfect governance system to their advantage.
Read moreChurch Leadership and Lay Member Involvement (Part 3)
I remember one agenda item, that I—for good reasons—strongly opposed. The agenda item was ultimately approved by the committee, because the officers were in favor of it.
Read moreChurch Leadership and Lay Member Involvement (Part 2)
The Church officers group, has at times, become a “good old boys club” that rigorously protect themselves at election time.
Read moreKeep On Keeping On Doing Good
Read moreA few days ago I received a short email from the British Union Conference President forwarding to me an email which he received from someone in the States.
Foot Washing And Sola Scriptura
He just stood quietly in the front of the chapel until everyone was gone and then he came and sat down next to me and in a very sincere voice, he asked me if I wanted to say something to him.
Read moreService, Motivated by God’s love, Wins Hearts Again
John walked in the door with a radiant smile on his face and asked “How did it go today? I was so blessed yesterday that I had to come by and see how it went today!”
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