How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?

All beauty speaks of Thee. —Edward Grubb I received a letter from an old friend some months ago in which she wrote of her daughter and a few things they share in common:... Read More »
A Call to Failure

A Call to Failure

I had a call to a mission, Signed in my heart and sealed, And I felt my success was certain, And the end seemed already revealed; The sea was without a murmur, Unwrinkled its even... Read More »
“The Cost of Leadership” (Part Three)

“The Cost of Leadership” (Part Three)

Unnecessary costs of effective leadership can be avoided. But we have listed some normal costs that every leader faces and some ones that are necessary for effective leadership. But... Read More »

PIONEER ADVANCES

Philippians 1:12-18 Introduction: Philippi, the first church plant in Europe, was special for Paul. Early converts like Lydia and her household and the jailer and his family formed... Read More »

New Year’s Celebrations

I don’t know what you do to bring in the new year, but it’s celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Japan, people dress in new clothes and decorate their... Read More »
“The Cost of Leadership” (Part Two)

“The Cost of Leadership” (Part Two)

Necessary Costs These are things that are important if we really want to work hard and see the church grow and give extra effort and not just put in time. 1. Embrace the... Read More »
The Cost of Leadership (Part One)

The Cost of Leadership (Part One)

Normal Costs Every leader in every field can expect these to be true. Certainly all of us who are called to lead or shepherd recognize that there are costs involved, hard work, and... Read More »
Pulling an Eddie

Pulling an Eddie

“I will tell you. Get up, and do something the Master tells you; so make yourself his disciple at once.” ~George MacDonald Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 Certain sports... Read More »
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