“The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.” – Psalm 37:30-31 (NLT)
Calvin on God’s Infinite Goodness
“However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.” — John Calvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects … Read More
Caring for the Flock
“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds.” – Proverbs 27:23 (NLT)
Flogging the Devil
“The preaching of Christ is the whip that flogs the devil. The preaching of Christ is the thunderbolt, the sound of which makes all hell shake.” – Charles Spurgeon (June 19, 1834 – January 31, 1892), The Prince of Preachers
John Albert Broadus on Interpreting Scripture
“Be willing to let the Scripture mean what it wants to mean.” – John Albert Broadus (January 24, 1827 – March 16, 1895), “The world’s greatest living preacher” (Charles Spurgeon)
Developing Patience
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about the evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7 (NLT)
Calvin on Joy and Suffering
“You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.” – John Calvin (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564), Leading Figure of the Swiss Reformation
4 Helpful Tips for Effective Project Marking
Many tasks you tackle will be small enough to complete in a single sitting. But for those larger projects, you must always be able to track where you are. Marking where you left on a project is a relatively simple step you must take for your own sake and for that of your reputation, your staff, volunteers, and your church. … Read More
Seeking God’s Counsel
“If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.” – James 1:5 (NLT)
W.A. Criswell on Prioritizing Prayer
“The first priority of the leader is to pray for and be concerned for the welfare of your flock. The key to the rest of our life and ministry will be the investment of prayer we make in the lives of others.” – W.A. Criswell (December 19, 1909 – January 10, 2002), The 20th Century’s Greatest Southern Baptist Preacher