A fair hearing ∙∙

A fair hearing ∙∙ If they are planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown. But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God! – Acts 5:38-39 Acts 17:10-12 10 That very night, the believers sentContinue reading “A fair hearing ∙∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11  7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”

Concentrated nurturing systems

Concentrated nurturing systems Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. – Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Corinthians 12:24-27  24 So God has putContinue reading “Concentrated nurturing systems”