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Essential Skills and Competencies for Leading a Small Group

Posted on February 24, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Small group of Christians meeting together for Bible study, fellowship, and mutual support.

This is an ongoing Bible study research project that started when I was challenged to help develop a class that trains group members to become group leaders. As I started to plan the study, I realized I needed a list of required competencies to tailor the training and evaluate the candidates. But as I researched the subject and talked to Continue reading Essential Skills and Competencies for Leading a Small Group→

Top 10 Most Important Things for Christians Today

Posted on February 16, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

What are the top ten answers to the question: What are the most important things for a Christian?

The ten most important things for Christians in the world today center on upholding the core tenets of faith, living out the teachings of Jesus Christ, and engaging with the world in a manner reflective of biblical principles. These aspects are deeply rooted in Scripture and underscore the importance of personal faith, ethical living, evangelism, and social engagement. Love God Continue reading Top 10 Most Important Things for Christians Today→

Give us this day our daily bread

Posted on February 4, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

In the heart of the Lord’s Prayer, nestled within Matthew 6, is a phrase of profound simplicity and deep faith: “Give us this day our daily bread.” This request, small yet significant, teaches us much about our relationship with God and the nature of our daily walk with Him. Jesus begins this chapter with a caution against the practices of Continue reading Give us this day our daily bread→

Don’t make life-changing decisions without Biblical guidance

Posted on January 27, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Decisions require careful consideration, seeking wisdom, and prudent planning, when evaluating situations before making commitments.

After coming out of anesthesia, doctors always warn against making any important legal or life-changing decisions due to factors related to the effects of anesthetic drugs on the mind and body. Sometimes, it feels like we are in that same kind of brain fog even without anesthesia, which makes it hard to make decisions. When this happens, we need to Continue reading Don’t make life-changing decisions without Biblical guidance→

The Greatest Sermons in the Bible

Posted on January 22, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Here are some of the greatest sermons in the Bible. These are a great source of inspiration during good times and encouragement during hard times. If you are looking for an idea for a sermon or a style of a sermon, it would be hard to do better than any of these. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) – Continue reading The Greatest Sermons in the Bible→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Beauty for Ashes: A Biblical Journey to Trauma Recovery: Learn How to Surrender Your Pain to God, Heal from Emotional Scars, and Step Boldly into a Life of Freedom by Jorge Chau – guides readers on a Christ-centered journey of healing from trauma, offering biblical insights, practical steps, and encouragement. It emphasizes God's power to restore, focusing on forgiveness, community, and trust in His promises. Through surrendering pain to God, readers are equipped to embrace freedom, rediscover their God-given identity, and live a life defined by redemption and purpose rather than brokenness. This book is a compassionate companion for those seeking hope and renewal.