The Pulse of the Church
A week ago when my kids were sick, I went to church by myself and chose to sit alone, even though I’m close to a lot of people from church. A woman sat behind me, also by herself. I enjoyed her...
View ArticleBurned by Church
He hasn’t been to church since the funeral of his wife. I didn’t think he would. He got burned by church years ago and decided that church wasn’t his thing. The only reason he came nearly every week...
View ArticleFinding a Good Church
If you move to a new city, I strongly recommend not settling for the first church you walk into. You have a unique opportunity to see the state of Christianity in the area in which you live. Don’t...
View ArticleChurch Discipline: First Degree
Church discipline is severely misunderstood. When used properly, it is exactly what the Christian who is sinning needs. When used improperly, it can irrevocably damage the soul of a person, and it is...
View ArticleChurch Discipline: Second Degree
“But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed.” (Matthew 18:2 NASB) If second degree church discipline...
View ArticleChurch Discipline: Third Degree
“And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax-gatherer.” (Matthew 18:3 NASB) This Scripture is...
View ArticleVerses on Poverty
The Bible has a lot to say about poverty. Here are some verses on poverty: Exodus 22:25-27 If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be like a money lender to him, and...
View ArticleHoarding Money
“I don’t give a flip about the poor. I think they are lazy frauds that beg off people just to go buy booze. Why on earth should I help them?” I declared to my husband. After doing a Beth Moore Bible...
View ArticleSpiritual Gifts in the Church
How important are spiritual gifts in the church? Do you realize that if you don’t use your spiritual gifts in the church, other people suffer because of it? I’ve been a member of a couple of larger...
View ArticleThe Gift of Evangelism
All believers are commanded to evangelize, or to lead other people to Christ, but there are some people with the gift of evangelism who seem to win souls wherever they are. They have a deep burden to...
View ArticleFaith Grows Through Fire: The Gift of Faith
People ask me all the time how I came to have the faith that I have. They see that I have a faith that can move mountains. I pray mightily in the Spirit because I’m certain of being heard. God has...
View ArticleThe Pulse of the Church
A week ago when my kids were sick, I went to church by myself and chose to sit alone, even though I’m close to a lot of people from church. A woman sat behind me, also by herself. I enjoyed her...
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