In our part of the world, College and Youth Groups are singing beautiful songs (as they always have). Through the years, many of these songs eventually work their way into the worship assemblies of the entire congregation, some even making it into our hymnals. Today's blog title is one such song, that I am working … Continue reading Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Marriage Protection Monday
I am calling today Marriage Protection Monday and I would like to hear from you. What do you and your spouse do to protect your marriage? To start off our discussion, here are six things to remember that I believe will help protect your marriage. I will leave the practical application to you. Please take … Continue reading Marriage Protection Monday
How to Stay Pure
Yesterday we looked at the dangers of sexual intimacy before (and outside of) marriage? As promised, today I want to share some advice on how you can stay pure. There are three simple parts to this advice. 1. Protect your mind. Both the eye gate and the ear gate are important. Treat pornography and explicit … Continue reading How to Stay Pure
Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
Tuesday I attended a lecture on "Marriage is Honorable" given by Ed Smith of Amridge University. In discussing the honor and place of marriage and sexual intimacy in marriage he gave a brief outline of five dangers of such intimacy outside of marriage. Here is his outline: Premarital sexual intimacy is COUNTERFEIT LOVE. It will … Continue reading Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
No Competition
Competition Hello, my name is Scott, I am a recovering competitor. . . Competition is addictive. Competition drives the American business model. Competition runs deep in the heart and soul of many people. Can you finish this jingle from years gone by, "My dog's better than your dog . . ." I admit, wholeheartedly that … Continue reading No Competition
Contagious Churches Work Together
The last of six PowerPoints and numerous posts about Contagious Churches: PowerPoint: Building a Contagious Church lesson 6 SlideShare:
Contagious Churches Part 5 – Setting Goals
This is the fifth PowerPoint Show about Contagious Churches. Contagious churches have worthy goals. PowerPoint - Building a Contagious Church lesson 5 SlideShare:
The MMFINA principle and Contagious Churches
Installment 4 - How to Build a Contagious Church PowerPoint: Building a Contagious Church lesson 4 SlideShare:
Be One to be Contagious
This lesson explores a congregation's need to be on the same page if they are to be contagious. PowerPoint - Building a Contagious Church lesson 3 SlideShare:
Contagious Churches PowerPoint Lesson 02
Here is the second power point on this series. For an explanation see yesterday's post. Building a Contagious Church Lesson 2 (PowerPoint Show) SlideShare:
Driving Thought 