How did you treat the poor?

Text:  Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreoverContinue reading “How did you treat the poor?”

Not Without Opposition

“because a wide door  for effective ministry has opened for me  — yet many oppose me.” [1 Corinthians 16:9, HCSB] No great opportunity to make a difference for Jesus comes without opposition.  And you wonder why them good church folks can give you a thousand reasons why something could not or should not be done.Continue reading “Not Without Opposition”

The Call of God

You can’t hide behind a title nor be dissauded by a title when you hear God’s call.   You must embrace your true calling or die. Such death is a death of the soul. As Paul discovered and lamented, “Woe is me if I preach not the gospel. ” You too will likewise be miserable andContinue reading “The Call of God”

The Value of a Good Coach

“I’m so not hearing that,” Robert told Susan.  Robert was thoroughly H hot. The nerve of Tim to tell him he needed to include others in his assessment. “These people have no idea what I do,” he reasons with Susan. Robert felt insulted that other leaders in different parts of the company would be invitedContinue reading “The Value of a Good Coach”

Settle Your Disputes Quickly

Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names areContinue reading “Settle Your Disputes Quickly”