"A person who does not walk intimately with Christ cannot expect God's blessing, leadership, or protection. How arrogant it is for us to believe that we can be and do anything empowered by the Spirit, unless we develop intimacy with Jesus." - Tom Elliff
Intimacy
Humorous T-Shirt Slogans
“Upon the Advice of My Attorney, My Shirt Bears No Message at This Time” “Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up” “Procrastinate Now” “That’s it! I’m Calling Grandma!” (seen on an 8-year-old’s shirt) “If a Woman’s Place Is in the Home, Why Am I Always in This
10 Things You Never Hear in Church
1. “Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew!” 2. “I was so enthralled, I never even noticed your sermon went 25 minutesover time.” 3. “Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf.” 4. “I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I’ve been sending to TVEvangelists.” 5. “I’ll volunteer
Do You Know? Major Ian Thomas
Major Influence: A Tribute to Major W. Ian ThomasBy Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey Walter Ian Thomas was born in Hampstead, London, England, to Albert J. and Jennie Thomas on September 13, 1915 and went to be with the Lord from Estes Park, Colorado, on August 1, 2007. As a young man, Major Ian Thomas courageously
Essential Christian
This is a great resource site of CDs and cassettes by Keswick speakers including John Stott, Alexander Begg and others. www.essentialchristian.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Active Christian Life
by Vance Havner “All things are mine. . .Come” (Matthew 11:26).“All things are mine. . .Believe” (John 3:35, 36).“All things are mine. . .Go” (Matthew 28:16-20). 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Ron Dunn’s Interview with Manley Beasley (Part 1)
Ron Dunn: One of the first times, if not the first time, I heard you speak was in Philadelphia at the Convention back in ’72, and the first words you said have always stuck with me. The first thing you said was, “Folks, God won’t hurt you.” Do you remember that? Manley Beasley: Yes sir. RD: What I
"I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my power and domination." - Alexander the Great
"The test of the artist does not lie in the will with which he goes to work, but in the excellence of the work he produces." - Thomas Aquinas
"It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between the alternatives they have not chosen themselves." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi
"If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude." - Colin Powell
Excellence
"Sometimes I think the whole Christian world is made up of just two groups: those who speak their faith and accomplish significant things for God, and those who criticize and malign the first group." - Don Basham, "On the Tip of My Tongue," New Wine (June 1986). Christianity Today, Vol. 30, No. 12.
Christianity
Politics in the Pulpit
In the past five years, pastors have… 63% Included in a sermon biblical principles that guide voting decisions (without specific endorsements)50% Through the church offered non-partisan voting guides to its people47% Communicated support for a particular candidate outside the pulpit41% Have not communicated political views in the pulpit36% Communicated support for a political party outside
Email Forwards
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALWAYS GETTING FORWARDS FROM FRIENDS… Have you ever wondered why your friends keep forwarding jokes without writing a word? When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes. When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes. When you have something
Volume 07, Issue 15
Prepare for Rainby Michael Catt Follow the story of Pastor Michael Catt and his congregation as the Lord changes a “typical Southern Baptist church” into a ministry center that reaches thousands and has even challenged the Hollywood establishment with the locally produced, nationally syndicated movie, Facing the Giants. “Does God still do the impossible when we