Holiness in Leaders
THE relation of leaders to members is of such a nature as to require the highest spiritual qualification. Whatever their worldly circumstances, educational attainments, age, or sex, they need the…
How to get members into the Church
There is substantial anxiety by some leaders and ministers to see an increase in church members. This is very praiseworthy and commendable. But this same anxiety may lead to the…
THE GREAT NEED OF THE CHURCH
The following was not written recently. The following was written in 1870, 5 years after the end of the Civil War. The United States was still in the midst of…
Reality Check
I have been pondering recently why it seems that the Church is losing the culture wars. It looks like the Church has become more like the world when it should…
Can You Hear Me Now?
. 1 In the year of King Uzziah’s death, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and exalted throne, the edges of his robe filling the temple. 2 Winged…
The Power of Words
. 1 My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly. 2 We all make mistakes often, but those…
Seeing as God Sees
. Jesus said, “I have come into the world to exercise judgment so that those who don’t see can see and those who see will become blind.” John 9:39 CEB I…
Real Life
. So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God. This is your…
Transformed
James wrote about two types of wisdom. James wrote that our wisdom is demonstrated by how we live our lives. He wrote that we “show it by their good life,…