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3 Keys to Ministry Impact

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Mitch

As we all know, the Apostle Paul was an effective minister. His ministry “was not without result.” In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul reflects on his ministry and gives three keys to ministry impact. 1. MINISTRY IMPACT OCCURS WHEN WE HAVE … Continue reading →

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Four Responses to Failure

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Mitch

There are four different ways to respond to failure. Blow up. Clam up. Give up. Get up, and try again. “Though a righteous man falls seven times, he will get up” (Proverbs 24:16). “Though he falls, he will not be … Continue reading →

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We Must Continue In Prayer- God Will Answer!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Myra

1 John 5:14-15….”This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we … Continue reading →

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Finish the Race

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Mitch

Call me old fashioned, I just think you need to play the game all the way to the end. I was disappointed when Coach Bill Belichick ran off the field before the Super Bowl was over. Then today I learn … Continue reading →

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The Way to Victory

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Mitch

Everybody wants to be a winner, and here’s how: God’s direction + God’s timing + Our obedience = Victory When young King David faced the Philistine army he wisely sought the Lord’s leadership. His example gives us a road map … Continue reading →

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How to Win God’s Favor

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Mitch

God does not show favoritism (Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, Galatians 2:6). Favoritism is unfair preferential treatment of some and prejudicial exclusion of others. No God does not show favoritism, but God does show favor. The Bible records many instances of … Continue reading →

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Learning by Experience

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Myra

C.S. Lewis wrote…”Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.” Mitch and I laughed about this quote by C.S. Lewis, but the intent of Lewis was always an honest word about “real” life! Real … Continue reading →

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Confident in Christ

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Myra

Psalm 31:24 …”Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.” Johann Ferus wrote….”Let us never put confidence in man, or in any sanctity of position, office, or dress. If apostleship did not make … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Trusting God

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Mitch

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in Him, and I am helped” (Psalm 28:7). Good things happen when we put our trust in the Lord. Here are four benefits of trusting God: Trusting God brings … Continue reading →

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Keep Praying!

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Myra

Colossians 1:10: “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God…” I believe in … Continue reading →

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