The Test of Love: Forgiveness

The Test of Love: Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a permanent attitude.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In my years of ministry experience, I have discovered that most personal problems of Christians are related to forgiveness. Some don’t understand God’s...
How to Respond to Critics

How to Respond to Critics

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Hogwash! Words do hurt. It’s better to say, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will break my heart. The effect of harmful words outlast any physical blow. Among the trials we face in...
God Comforts the Suffering

God Comforts the Suffering

People are hurting everywhere. In reality, we are all suffering through something. Life can tragically hit us in the face with more problems than we can handle. I know it has hit me pretty hard at times. In our Men’s Bible Study on Wednesdays we are studying the...
Ministry can be Messy

Ministry can be Messy

Church life would be great if it weren’t for people! The above statement may bring a smile to your face, but I’m afraid it is often true. People can make a mess of some wonderful experiences. We expect problems at work, government, society and even in the...