We should be less concerned with the signs before us, and more concerned with the signs that follow us.

Prodigals need to know there’s a home to return to, but generally left alone till they come to their own mind… Lost sheep need someone to chase them. Sometimes we get that backwards… waiting for sheep to find their own way (while they’re begging for someone to help them), and hounding on the prodigal to come home (while they’re begging to be left alone).

by Ralph Cushman
I met God in the morning,
when my day was at its best.
And His Presence came like glory,
a sunrise in my breast.
All day long His Presence lingered,
all day long He stayed with me…
And we sailed in perfect calmness,
O’er a very troubled sea.
Other ships were blown and battered;
Other ships were sore distressed.
But the winds that seemed to drive them,
Brought to us such peace and rest.
Then I thought of other mornings,
With a keen remorse of mind.
When I too had loosed the moorings,
with the Savior left behind.
So I think I know the …

The question was asked of me recently whether I support the concept of Collegial Eldership in the church. To define the term, “collegial”, for those who may not be familiar with it, it denotes having authority or power shared among a number of people associated as colleagues. Specifically in the case of Collegial Eldership, it is a shared role of “pastor” by several people within one congregation. Presbyterian churches, for example, primarily work this way.
I am not staunchly against the idea, and feel that it’s valid in the sense of …

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2. Renewing of the Mind
3. Soulwinning and Witnessing
4. New Creation Realities – Who We are in Christ
5. Reaching Your Destiny in God
6. Jesus the Healer
7. The Authority of the Believer
8. How to Pray Effectively
9. Walking In the Fear of the Lord
10. The Church and Its’ Mission
11. Tithing and God’s Prosperity Plan
12. The Person and Power of the Holy Spirit Today
13. How to Grow Spiritually
14. Walking In the Wisdom of God
15. Fundamentals …