A Fragile Stone
The Emotional Life of Simon Peter – Michael Card. InterVarsity. You may find this one helpful, especially if you are putting together a section in your library to preach on the life of Simon Peter. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and
Guest Article
I could not help but chuckle a few days ago when I secretly observed my son standing in my ball shoes, wearing my hat and glove, boldly proclaiming to his sister, “Look at me. I look just like daddy.” Such a thought is both humbling and humorous. While you see the compliment in the words,
Pssst… Boomers: They’re Laughing at You!
Have you ever had one of those eerie experiences when people are laughing behind your back-but they won’t tell you why? It is embarrassing. Well, I’m sorry to have to report to my fellow boomers that it’s happening to us! I teach the emerging generation, especially in the area of worship. And they are snickering
We’ve Got a Problem with Rot
You know how remodeling is, one thing leads to another. Right now, we are spending our equity to update our house. This project has been long over due. The back deck needs replacing, the trim needs painting, and much of the inside trim is overdue for a coat of paint. Now that our girls are
A Library for the Long Haul
(The following article is from Leadership magazine. Warren Wiersbe shares the books that keep him in ministry) A college student wrote me requesting counsel concerning a personal problem, and the last sentence in her letter was “Please don’t tell me to read a book!” She was smart enough to know that reading a book doesn’t automatically solve
How To Pray When God Changes Your Plan
In his heart David had a great desire to build a temple for God. It was a good thing David wanted to do, not an evil thing. He was willing to sacrifice to do it, but God didn’t choose David for this job, instead He chose Solomon. How do we pray when our plans are
His Name Is Wonderful
Chapter 3: What A Mighty God We Serve Words like “might”, “power”, and “great” tend to be overused in our day and time. Their meanings have become so watered down that we now have “great” hot dogs, “great” cars, and “great” clothes. So, too, the word “mighty” is overused. We say something is “mighty fine.”
Leadership Quips, Quotes, Models and Proverbs
The following is my collection of well-known quips, quotes and sayings of leadership. They formulate for me a doctrine of leadership — a collection of what I tend to believe about leadership, work, people and myself. In that sense they are “proverbs” I have adopted as my own-I believe them. Most leaders collect such statement
Stand Above the Crowd
I was reading a study the other day that indicated people have increased in stature over the course of time. Suits of armor worn by knights in the Middle Ages are too small for the average man today. From the mid 1800’s to today, the average height of an 18 year old male has increased
Before You Quit
– Blaine Allen. Kregel. Discouragement has permeated the ranks of Christian ministry. Record numbers of Christian leaders are desperate and contemplating leaving the ministry. Blaine Allen helps restore perspective by providing the tools that will help your readers review their expectations for ministry, evaluate the roots of dissatisfaction, and honestly assess their physical, emotional, and
Fire in the Well
– Henry and Ella Mitchell. Judson Press. “Any book of sermons written by either Henry or Ella Mitchell would be eagerly sought, avidly read, and highly prized. Fire in the Well is no exception. One detects in Ella Mitchell’s sermons a fresh vision of the gospel. There is a becoming note of tenderness, both firm
The Guide to Understanding the Bible
The World’s Easiest Guide to Understanding the Bible – Stan Campbell. Moody. Easy-to-read primer on exploring the riches of God’s Word. A basic, easy-to-digest primer on the why’s and how’s of studying the Bible. Other World’s Easiest Guide Books include The World’s Easiest Guide Book to Finances, Larry Burkett and The World’s Easiest Guide to