Dealing with Criticism

“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person.” Luke 6:27–28 (The Message) Recently I was in conversation with several pastors. One of…

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Who is God Looking For?

Let us begin by posing the question, “Who is God looking for?” There is not just one answer to this question. We could begin with Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” An obvious answer, perhaps? But certainly true! John 4:24 tells us that God is seeking those…

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Always Be Prepared

“…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) There is no way to prove that the millennial generation is more opinionated than their predecessors, but it appears as though they…

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