November 10, 2009 – 7:07 am
One night on his way home the great Bible commentator Matthew Henry was robbed. After this unfortunate incident he recorded this prayer in his journal:
“I thank Thee that I have never been robbed before. I thank Thee that even though they took my purse, they did not take my life. I thank Thee that though [...]
November 9, 2009 – 4:33 pm
It happens every year. You make a Christmas list and check it twice, then scratch your head over dilemmas like these:
Those volunteers at your church do so much. You want to remember them at Christmas with a meaningful gift. But what!?
You work with a great group of professionals on your church staff. You want to [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Church Volunteers, Encouraging Volunteers, Witnessing
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Tagged appreciation, children's ministry, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Pastoral Ministry, Sunday School, teacher, Volunteers|
November 4, 2009 – 11:02 am
Have you ever felt awkward about talking with a friend who has lost a loved one? We all probably have. The good news for us as Christians is that Jesus is the master when it comes to directing our steps. He encourages us to get ourselves out of the way and reach out to the [...]
November 3, 2009 – 8:20 am
How empty life would feel if we could not remember!
The happy lick of a puppy’s tongue.
That week we spent in bed with chicken pox at age seven.
The tottering gait of our child’s first step.
The splendor of a path cut through a yellow, orange, green, brown forest.
The agony of sacrifice that backlights, as it were, our [...]
October 27, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Christian Worker, Devotions, Encouragement, Ministry, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation, Teachers
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Tagged Encouragement, Pastoral Ministry, teacher, Volunteers|
October 20, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the third in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]
October 13, 2009 – 12:05 am
Today’s devotion is the second in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]
October 5, 2009 – 8:35 am
arlier this morning, Christian Tools of Affirmation (CTA) announced that this year’s Servant Heart Pastor of the Year is Rev. Donald Ruth of St. John’s Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Pastor Ruth was chosen from among more than 2000 nominations representing approximately 1400 pastors from around the United States.
“Our pastor is a humble-spirited kingdom [...]
September 24, 2009 – 5:12 pm
I recently pulled a coat I hadn’t worn for months out of the closet. As I put my hand in the pocket, I discovered three dollars which hadn’t seen the light of day since the last time I wore the coat! I love when that happens!
Recently I cruised the CTA website and decided [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Christian Worker, Encouragement, Free Resources, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation
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Tagged Encouragement, Ministry, ministry ideas, Pastor Appreciation, Pastoral Ministry, Servant Heart, Volunteers|
September 14, 2009 – 10:49 am
Two of my friends–both agnostics–express deep frustration when Christians claim morality cannot exist apart from religion, particularly, the Judeo-Christian ethic. Both see themselves as moral people, and I’m sure they do try to do the “right” thing. The devil, of course, is in the details of how one defines “right” and who gets to decide on that [...]
Not Sure What to Say to a Grieving Friend? Here’s Help!
Have you ever felt awkward about talking with a friend who has lost a loved one? We all probably have. The good news for us as Christians is that Jesus is the master when it comes to directing our steps. He encourages us to get ourselves out of the way and reach out to the [...]