by Bill Elliff | Nov 2, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
Everyone has a basic orientation toward others. For the observant believer, this is obvious, both in themselves and those around them. Some people are bent toward taking care of themselves first, others last. For some Christians their service to others is dutiful....
by Bill Elliff | Oct 20, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3 NASB). The apostle Paul had a healthy fear for those he loved. It’s a fear that should concern each...
by Bill Elliff | Oct 5, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life” (John 5:39-40 NASB). They were there in Jesus’ day, and they are with us now. Purely...
by Bill Elliff | Sep 21, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
This week and this year you will face many different experiences. Problems will arise, burdens will come. Decisions will need to be made, many of them life altering. What do you do? If you are a serious follower of Jesus, you know you must pray, because only prayer...
by Bill Elliff | Sep 7, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. (Psalm 37:30-31 NASB) Most men never read the Bible. Although access to God is available, they think it is unneeded. This is pride in...
by Dan Jarvis | Aug 25, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth, Say Yes to God
I’m like a lot of Americans—I need to get in shape. And, ironically, I know exactly what to do to make that happen. In fact, from all the books and articles I’ve read, I’d probably make a decent health-and-wellness counselor. (My most important advice: Do as I say,...
