by Bill Elliff | Jan 12, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
“Thus says the LORD . . .” (Jeremiah 51:1 NASB). The first phrase of my reading this morning overwhelmed me. I could not read further. How many times in Scripture are these incredible four words (or their equivalent) repeated? He Speaks The whole Bible itself is...
by Aaron Paulus | Jan 1, 2018 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
I’m one of those people. You know the ones … despite years of evidence to the contrary regarding its effectiveness, still sharpening my pencil on January 1 and making a list of ways to improve myself in the coming year. This list often includes spiritual disciplines,...
by Bill Elliff | Dec 29, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
In scientific equations, there are certain elements that cause certain reactions. If those elements are not present, you do not have what you intended. For instance, if you take hydrogen out of the equation of H2O, you will not have water, the most essential...
by Bill Elliff | Dec 15, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
“The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.” (Proverbs 29:25 NASB) It is always disastrous. Man-fearing is the deadly drive to be liked by others—to please others at all costs. The love of human praise and recognition can take you...
by Bill Elliff | Dec 1, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth, Revival
Recently I saw the word revival used to describe a clothing line. I understand. The word itself is not designed distinctly for the church. But something in my soul recoiled that such a sacred word to believers was being used in such commercial ways. The church itself...
by Bill Elliff | Nov 17, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
We’ve had all fourteen of our grandchildren with us recently, for our son’s wedding. As a grandparent, it’s easier at my age to see perspective on each of these children. They all wander. Some more than others. But, given enough time, all of them will stray to their...
