EDIFICATION Love one another Give preference to one another Let us not judge one another Build up one another Care for one another Serve one another Live in peace with one another Confess your sins to one another Be kind to one another Speak to one another Do not lie to one another Admonish one …
TONGUE TEST I once formed a mutual encouragement fellowship at a time of stress in one of my pastorates. The members subscribed to a simple formula applied before speaking of any person or subject that was perhaps controversial. T–Is it true? H–Is it helpful? I–Is it inspiring? N–Is it necessary? K–Is it kind? If what …
CONGREGATIONAL UNIQUENESS People live most of their waking hours under the constant pressure to perform. Their jobs tell them what they must do, the sales quotas they must meet, the work hours they must log, the projects they must complete, the facade they must maintain, the expectations they must fulfill. In theological terms, these folk …
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BRIGHTEN THE CORNER Sir Edward Burns-Jones, the English artist, went to his daughter’s home for lunch. During the meal, his little grandchild did not behave nicely at the table. Her mother sent her to stand in the corner. The next day, the famous painter came to the home again, this time with his paint box …