In the Bible, Numbers 22 carries a very powerful story about a seemingly stubborn donkey. You see, Balaam was summoned by a mighty king to come over and lay a curse on the Israelites. God advised him not to go, but he insisted on going anyway. He stood to gain ...
Read More »The Power to Pray Gutsy Prayers
I don’t pray very gutsy prayers. Don’t get me wrong, I have no doubt about God’s ability to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that I can ask or imagine. My trouble is, I know His ways are higher than my ways, and His thoughts are not my thoughts. What if ...
Read More »An Open Letter To Churches With Special Needs Ministries
(An open letter) Dear Pastors of churches with inclusive and/or special needs ministries, As a parent of children with special needs, I want to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” Thank you for following Jesus’ example when He ministered to those who were sick and disabled. He healed those who were ...
Read More »Visual Communication in Church
Originally, the main source of worship in church came from listening to the musical instruments and singing songs. And the pastor’s sole means of delivering sermons was verbal communication. What do these things have in common? They are all audio methods. Our visual information-gathering skills have become more acute over ...
Read More »A Dozen Don’ts to Avoid When at Church
Church is a place of worship. It’s a place where everyone can feel like they belong. But it’s also a place where a dozen things can go right, or very wrong. Mistakes and mishaps are no respecter of person or place. Nevertheless, the church is a place that invites happiness ...
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