by billmellinger | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist; www.crestlinefbc.com In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, we are challenged to “encourage one another and build each other up.” In verse 12 “to acknowledge those who work hard among you.” Then in verse 14,...
by Steve Cordle | Dec 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Leading a group can be draining. It may not be physically tiring, but a group leader who cares will be wrestling with their peoples’ struggles, praying for their spiritual advancement, and reaching out to unreached people. They...
by Mario Vega | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Discouragement has no relation to spirituality. Even the most spiritual people can experience mood swings. We have no doubt about Elijah’s spirituality; however, he suffered a depression that led him to wish his own death. And this...
by Rob Campbell | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Pastor Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In this day and time, it would be easy to choose being miserable. Years ago, I ran across a list entitled “How to be Perfectly Miserable.” I don’t know the origin of the list, but I do want to share it with you. ...
by joelcomiskey | Dec 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Joel Comiskey I love the phrase, “Be a fanatic for encouragement.” I’m not sure where the phrase originated, but I use it often and try to apply it in my own coaching of pastors and cell leaders. We can’t encourage enough. Never think,...
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