A weary world can rejoice because Jesus is our Immanuel, Savior, and burden-bearer.
Tag: Fellowship with God
Community
The (Debatable) Meaning of Koinonia in the New Testament Church . . . and the Important Implications for Today
In true biblical community, we share not only financial resources and food, but much more. As we gather in biblical community, we share God's love, grace, joy, peace, wisdom, and more with one another.
Leader's Heart-Overflow, Spiritual Life
‘Where Are You?’
"Where are you?" The obvious answer to that question is a physical one ... but there's a much more vital spiritual answer. "Where are you?" is the simple, three-word question God asked Adam (Genesis 3:9) after he and his wife...
Training SG Leaders
Small Group Leader Summit – January 20
I am privileged to lead the Small Group Leader Summit Saturday, January 20, from 9 AM to noon. The event will be held at First Church, Burlington, Kentucky, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, in Burlington, Kentucky 41005. SESSION 1: "Things Every...
TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: September 12-16, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS focus on authentic community in small groups. Small Group Leader TIP of...
Spiritual Life
3 Ways to Deal with Your Stressors Today: Encouragement Letter
My wife, Heidi, has struggled with several stressors in her life this week. So, this morning I sent her a quick email of encouragement. Later I realized that many others may also need encouragement today. Hope this helps: Take time...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Weeks for April 25 – May 6, 2016
Here are the last two weeks of Small Group Leader TIPS as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 4/25: Be sure you are not in God's...
Spiritual Life
The Day of Overflowing Compassion
Today is a Day of Overflowing Compassion. To fully understand what happened on this day, it helps to see Jesus' attitudes, actions, and words before he was put on trial and went to the cross. Once, as he was walking...
Leader's Heart-Overflow, Spiritual Life
Is It Well with YOUR Soul?
As a shepherd leader, you are undoubtedly concerned about those you lead. You care about their souls. You pay attention to their spiritual conditions and want to lead them deeper with God. At least I hope so. Being in a...
Spiritual Life
How to Start Every Day: This WILL Change Everything!
How did your day start today? Let me take a few guesses. Some of you rolled out of bed and thought to yourself, Oh no. It's Friday the 13th. I wonder what bad thing will happen to me today. ...