Read 1 Corinthians 4:16-20 What is powering your church? This question triggers different answers. Some may say prayer, some great...

Read Matthew 5:13-14 As followers of Jesus, we have the potential to influence. We have the potential to influence others for good. Our...

Read Nehemiah 1:1-11 Brokenness is often what God uses to reveal vision. Nehemiah serves as an example of a leader who was broken over a...

Read Mark 10:42-45 In one of the churches, I have been part of there was a lady named Ruth who was a remarkable servant. Many people that...

Read Matthew 5:9 We see so much unrest in our world even to the point of conflict. When conflict erupts, hate wins! Sides are drawn and...

Read I Thessalonians 4:9-12 Most problems in any church can be overcome by love. Love causes dissensions to be settled. Love prompts a...

Read II Timothy 2:1-2 One of the common needs voiced by pastors and church members is the need for more leaders. These concerned people...

Read Ephesians 4:25-32 One thing we all have in common is that we have all been hurt by other people. Others have said or done things...

Read Romans 8:5 I love to sit on the couch with my television remote control flipping channels. On my remote there are several buttons,...

Read Luke 22:39-46 Jesus was fully God and fully man. In this passage we see the humanity of Jesus as He struggles with the will of the...

Read Galatians 5:22-26 As followers of Jesus, we are to daily yield to the control of the Holy Spirit. Verse 25 encourages us to “live by...

Read 1 Samuel 12:20-22 The year 2008 changed the value of many things: houses, retirement accounts, salaries, etc. There will be long...

Read Matthew 7:7-12 The Bible is clear that God answers the fervent prayers of His people according to His will, and we know it is His...

Read Matthew 13:1-9 Jesus addressed a large crowd of people, telling a parable (an earthly story with a heavenly meaning) to talk about a...

Read John 3:30 Ministry involvement isn’t immune from dangers. The enemy loves to see pastors and Christian leaders disobey God, divide...

Read Psalm 139:23-24 It’s one thing to pray for a larger house, a newer car, a different ministry assignment, or for a salary increase....

Read Matthew 5:8 I love to watch the snow fall as it accumulates on the ground. However, once the snow has fallen it begins to lose that...

Read Luke 18:9-14 Pride is a subtle sin. It is not always easy to detect in our own lives. Jesus understood this, so He gave us a picture...

Read Jeremiah 32:17-44 Sometimes we forget how powerful God is. We forget the great things that He has done in the past. We often allow...

Read Matthew 13:53-58 This is one of the saddest verses in the Bible. It is the account of Jesus going to His hometown to teach. When...