by Paul Tautges Yesterday, I was talking to a pastor who has been fighting discouragement. He wondered if it was worth serving God anymore, if it was worth his continued sacrifice and the sacrifice of his family. He wondered if...
Read MoreOn this Inauguration Day we pray for our new President. As did Solomon of old as an immature and inexperienced new king, we pray for our President. Please give our President a discerning heart to make judicious decisions among...
Read MoreCut it out! I have noticed all over social media for some time the hashtag #NotMyPresident. Both sides. Do your own search on Twitter. You’ll find those who reject President Obama and others who reject President-elect...
Read MoreWhat is your New Year’s dream? What are your hopes for the New Year? World peace. Better health. Stay fit. Healthy eating. Weight loss. Regular exercise. Financial security. Debt management. Consistent budgeting. Save...
Read MoreBy Bob Kellemen If you are a counselor, pastor, student, one-another minister, small group leader, or spiritual friend, you want to know the most helpful books about the personal ministry of the Word— using God’s Word for...
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Possibly you have heard or thought these same sentiments: Keep Christ in Christmas, Jesus the...
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It is good to give thanks to the Lord… Psalm 92:1 In a day filled with food, family,...
Read MoreShocking! How do we explain the Evangelicals voting overwhelmingly for Trump? Don’t be confused by the evangelical vote. Pundits on both sides will try to explain this. As shocking and unexpectedly as this is, do not...
Read MoreCrazy. Absolutely Crazy. Have you ever experienced anything like this? I have not. So how do we handle this contentious contest when the election is over? What are we to do now? Whether or not your candidate is on top, there is...
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Worn out on this election? Do you find that you are down more than normal? Do you want to scream...
Read MoreJust in case you have not noticed, election season is here. If you are like me, your friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family have begun choosing who they are voting for this November. And, if you are like me, many of those...
Read MoreThe sins of the tongue – they have an incredible ability to hurt you and others (James 3:1-12). We could share so many stories of how gossip has fueled rumors, hurt friendships, tarnished reputations, damaged churches and...
Read MoreLook around us. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Alton Sterling is dead. In suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, Philando Castile is dead. In Chicago, Illinois, 64 wounded by shootings over July 4th weekend, 4 are dead, and 329 homicides...
Read MoreGenerally speaking, devotions tend to fall into one of two styles. Some devotions primarily provide the storyline or context of the Bible. This usually can be accomplished through a normal Bible reading plan where one reads four...
Read MoreParenting is challenging. It leaves you weary at the end of the day; weary not only because of the trials of the day just finished, but also because tomorrow is just a few hours away. You know that in the morning you will wake...
Read MoreHave you ever exclaimed, “I just wish I had more time!”? Today is your day, kind of. Today is a unique day in each person’s life. Once every four years we get to celebrate February 29th. You Share This Day with Jesus Jesus...
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I’m happy to share some of this week’s social media highlights. I think you’ll...
Read MoreIt’s been a fun week of “Love” on social media. I’ve included a few good links for you to consider plus some stuff for folks that go to church related to your pastor’s salary, how much to pay a...
Read MoreHow often do you consider what you mean when you say, “I love you” to that special person? The actual words are not hard to say. The bigger issue is, What exactly do they mean? Or, in other words, What is their...
Read MoreFor those in the session today on ACBC Counselors Exam Questions 11 & 12, here are the PowerPoint slides. Great session together – thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to prepare to better serve the body of...
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