A church that works properly is characterized by loving fellowship. Paul is addressing individuals. No doubt those who read his letter would think of certain slackers and freeloaders. Names and faces would come to mind. But Paul is not just writing just to those derelicts. He is writing to the church. He is speaking […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Snack Foods and Sanctification (2 of 2)“Busy bodies, not busybodies.” That’s what the Apostle Paul stresses as he winds down his second letter to the Thessalonians. This is what he says: “For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies” (2 Thess. 3:11). Evidently, there were a number of people in the church […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Snack Foods and Sanctification (1 of 2)Leading is not an easy task. One, leaders need to know where they are going. The GPS has to be set with at least a general destination. Two, leaders need to understand the fine art of leading versus pushing. By definition, leaders have followers. As to whether followers will follow, refer back to number […]
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