Is it not strange that the leadership style of the most important person to ever walk this earth was never properly researched and developed?

The subject of authority can sometimes be confusing, so let’s start by defining it. Strong’s Concordance says; privilege, delegated influence: W.E. Vines says this… "power of authority," the right to exercise power. I have heard one definition of authority that says authority is delegated power, and I think that is a very good description. Authority in itself is not power, but the bestowed right to use and yield that power...

If you were to ask the average thinking person what does integrity mean to you? You will get a somewhat varied response. People who answer such a question might also consider themselves to be spiritual. There is, however, a problem with what the world might call integrity. For the most part their definition looks sound but dig a little deeper and you uncover some interesting thinking on the subject.

Keeping memory verses short and simple help preschoolers remember more effectively. Help your preschool Sunday School class retain more information about the lessons they learn.

Last, but not certainly least, is the quality of self-control. This one is huge, and I mean huge! Once you start to enter into a true sanctification process with the Lord - expect the Holy Spirit to move in on you very early with this specific quality.

There are three internal factors and one external factor that lead to adultery in marriage. These underlying patterns form the modus operandi of unfaithfulness – if we can identify these patterns, we can counterbalance the problem of adultery. They are as follows . . .

Creation or Evolution: enjoying the beauty of the world in which we live.

After the death of Moses, the leadership of Israel fell to his protégé, Joshua. It now was time to cross over into Canaan; time to claim the land God already had given to His people; time to trust Him to remove all obstacles to complete victory and, of course, the first obstacle were the waters of the Jordan River that, normally so placid, now were at flood stage.

A Fall Festival is a great way to involve your community in your church. It is also a lot of fun for all who attend. Here are some ideas to help get your Fall Festival planning under way.

Galatians 6:7 Don't be misled; remember that you can't ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows!

Through out God's Word there is much said about sowing and reaping. This is a spiritual law that can't be negated. The Living Bible says it so simply, a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows...

This psalm speaks of the flowing nature of blessings.

Paul says we are to give thanks to God for EVERYTHING.
Well, that's easy when it comes to thanking Him for good things.
But EVERYTHING? Including all of the evil in the world?
Including our own difficult circumstances?
Yes! God has a plan for us. We must yield to Him in all things and let Him mold, shape and perfect us.
Here is a way to consider this . . .

When was the last time you actually considered what Jesus did on your behalf? We know that God sent His Son to die on the cross for us so that we may be with Him forever, but have you ever really taken the time to consider what Jesus actually suffered through as your substitute or have you simply taken it all for granted? People who do not understand or simply blow off the significance of Christ’s crucifixion cannot appreciate the invitation to eternal life with God.

How much do you think God Trusts you? What does God trust you with? Would you like more from God? Do you think you could handle more? What would you say is too much for you to handle? These and other ponder provoking questions could be part of a savvy Gallup or George Barna group survey but no. These are just small pieces in of one of the major points of development that God wants expanded in every believer. Stewardship.

Sometimes we need a Nehemiah to take us by the hand drive out the traders at the gates, tell us some truth about where we are and where we ought to be. Let’s take it as coming from God and yield as unto the Lord.

Parents are becoming more and more concerned about the types of foods that their children receive during Sunday School hours. Make sure you are serving up fun snacks that are also nutritious and not too messy.

The question I want to ask is why would we need to ask if our Father already knows the things we need? He knows all things. He knows the beginning from the end. Why ask?

Bulletin boards can do so much more than look pretty on your walls. Sunday school teachers can use them for learning purposes, as well as a terrific way to get preschoolers involved with their Bible lessons.

Jesus died on the cross for you! He went to hell and defeated Satan for you!
And in 3 days, the power of God raised Him from the dead as the first born of God. The first born again man, the first reborn man, the first new creation.

Prayer changes things. Prayer does not change God! We know His Word tells us there is no variation of change in Him. Circumstances can change, but God won’t!

Many Westerners are told and believe that God's name in Arabic is translated as "Allah". However, most of these people have no idea of the significance that a name holds. The importance of names, unfortunately, has been lost in Western culture down through the years, but can still be subtly detected.

After giving a powerful teaching to His disciples concerning the kingdom of God, Jesus traveled to His home town Nazareth. In Nazareth unbelief filled the hearts of His own people. It is here that Matthew says that Jesus did no mighty works because of their unbelief. The gospel of Mark records the same incident saying that Jesus could do no mighty work, and that Jesus marveled at their unbelief. Mark 6:5-6

Traditions are good, if put in the right place in our lives, but when it contradicts our faith in Jesus, it can be very dangerous. It can confuse us, if we are not grounded in the Word of God.

Pastor's Wife and author, Jennifer Brost felt God was bent on hurting her until she was confronted by the truth about God's character and the uncertainities of life.

God has given His children the awesome privilege of praying for guidance and direction, however if you are seeking guidance one of the first things you have to do is pick up your Bible and begin to read it...

A collection of verses.

Pastor's Wife and author, Jennifer Brost, was stunned when the Church failed to provide comfort to her after multiple tragedies. "Friends in Pain" offers concrete examples of what to say and what not to say when a loved one is suffering.

Will/can Christ really set us free? Strongholds

The article is an attempt to clarify what is true and what is not about the popular statement: "Everything happens for a reason."

A study of prophecy relating to Israel, the Gentile nations, and the Biblical relationship these nations have to near-future events.

This psalm shows that trust in the Lord does engender closeness.

This article discusses the importance of speaking the Word of God over your life and every situation.

Realize the awesome power within you. Find out how to tap into power you never knew you had!

Many near death survivors report visions of another world. For some, the near death experience is proof-positive that Heaven is real. Even so, skeptism abounds. Author and Pastor's Wife, and near death survivor, Jennifer Brost, explores the NDE.

In pt.1 of this study we primarily discussed the law of sowing. We talked about the seed and how God ordained seed to have life in itself from the very beginning starting in the book of Genesis.

In this study I want to look at and focus in on reaping. There is much said in God's Word on this subject. Some have jumped in on this and said this is greedy Christianity...

Sooner or later, almost everyone I know has muttered, "It's not what you know, but who you know" followed by a long sigh. But there is one position where it only matters Who you know.

There are people who smile and laugh with their family and friends, but in the stillness of the midnight the tears of heartache flow. It is then that Jesus whispers in our ear very softly with a whisper of Love.

Many of the computer antivirus programs have to be purchased. The Blood of Jesus which keeps the viruses of satan away from us is free to us, but it cost Jesus His Life.

Pentecostals/Charismatics are not alone in their belief that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is subsequent to salvation; nor are they the first to hold this view. Many of the great non-Pentecostal evangelists and teachers of yesteryear -- spiritual giants whose names are linked with soul winning -- held to this view of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit long before there was a Pentecostal or a Charismatic movement.

Discussion is vital to Bible studies, small groups, and Sunday school classes. Yet sometimes, discussion ends in disaster. Here are five of the biggest reasons discussion can take a nosedive …

"Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come."

So begins one of the most familiar old hymns. Whether or not you know this hymn, you probably are not familiar with the history of its authorship and the story behind its writing. At least, I know I was not.

Christians are often confused as to whether their salvation is jeopardized because they sin. This article deals with the Christian's proper heart response to sin. It provides encouragement to the true believer and a warning to the mere professor.

Sometimes in marriage we just need to hear it again. We need to hear that marriage takes a few simple guidelines to help it along. With time we tend to forget that our marriage needs a bit of TLC once in while. Because of this, I have made a list of a few areas I think all marriages could utilize to bring back that punch that is so vital in marriage.

Why include discussion in a Bible study, small group, or Sunday School class? Why not just lecture, or watch a great preacher or teacher on DVD, then call it quits for the day? Discussion is an essential part of every Bible study or teaching time for these six important reasons.

I have often reflected on how I felt during the time I was hospitalized for a long time. From that experience I became committed to visiting others in the hospital. As an elder, deacon and artist I have learned some ways to make the visit to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation facility a healing experience.

The Biblical definition of "landmark" is that which we generally understand by the word. It is a boundary marker. The Old Testament prohibited the removal of a neighbor's landmark; A curse was pronounced on those who dared do so. Landmarks are important because they define boundaries, but they do more than that. In a free definition of the word we also use landmarks to define locations. As we travel we often use landmarks as points of reference to prevent loosing our way.

Starbucks makes the news again not because they have produced the best coffee in the world but because once again they have created a controversy with their messages printed on Starbucks cups.

Learn how you can become a better woman.

On February 27, 2000, a man I didn’t know wheeled a lady into the church auditorium. My immediate thought was, “I bet that’s Lynne.”

Christian Poem: Looking to See...

From the beginning of time God used dysfunctional or imperfect people to fulfill his purpose. He is still looking for more...

How do you define love? What is love? Does true love exist?

Leadership specialists appear to agree that no 'one best leadership style' exists. I do not agree!

The new morality born a generation ago is still not allowed into the circle of conservative biblical Christianity. This has driven some of it’s proponents to take another approach. Under the auspices of PC and tolerance the new morality crowd has developed a new theology. It is a theology drawn from what the Bible does not say.

Christians worldwide are recognizing the errors of the emergent church, cults and pseudo Christian religions. What they seem wholly unaware of is the fact that in America there is a movement to silence the voices that are still preaching the true gospel.

What happened to that crown of thorns that pierced His blessed head,
The one we should have worn but one He chose to wear instead?
That crown whose thorns still carried stains of royal blood so rare
That DNA can’t match it; there's no sample to compare.

I would like to ask this same question of you, if you have received Jesus as your Savior then you are a child of God, and God is your Heavenly Father. If you asked your Heavenly Father for the gift of the Holy Spirit would He give it to you???

Does the recent trend in tattooing reflect a degradation in our morals and standards? Shouldn't we be comfortable in our own skin?

I have noticed a trend lately and it involves the insertion of a phrase before we say what we do to pay the bills each month. It isn't an important phrase and it really doesn't have any right to be inserted in the first place.

I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely not God’s will for His children. His will is for His children to be joyful and strong in Him...

Firstly, it is important for us to know that we are greatly loved by God the Father. We can’t come into any kind of a close personal relationship with some one including our Heavenly Father if we think that person is a mean ogre out to get us. This is totally opposite of the truth, and not at all what our Heavenly Father wants from us...

In the third part of this study I would like to talk about obedience in giving and how God supernaturally increases our seed. Let's start again with the words of Jesus...

Did you know that Art could be a powerful medicine for someone who is ill? It does not matter what type of medium is used. You could use anything from sculpture to collage art to comfort and give hope to someone recovering from an illness.

You can never have enough money to buy everything you want. It doesn't matter if you make $150,000 a year or if you make $35,000 a year. You can still be just as broke. In fact, those with the higher incomes may be even more broke.

The disciples were always arguing over who should be called the greatest among them, but God sees things from a different perspective. Not necessarily the way we see ourselves.
My question is what does God call great?

We can understand that marriage is an institution created by God. It is also an incredible weapon of warfare. When there is unity between a husband and a wife in the kingdom of God, it is a power to be reckoned with. But how do our marital sexual relationships involve God? There is a lot of confusion in Christian marriages today concerning sexuality. Why do only so few seek God on such matters? Is He not also the creator and author of sex?

If you are going to pave a secure road through your whole life, you need a Divine Counselor. Every answer from Him is backed up with pure love, because He is love.

Making decision is an important process in our daily life. Whether we like it or not we are constantly making decision everyday, small or big. It can be related to our family, church and ministry, business, relationship and personal issue. In order to make the right decision, we need to have far-sight, insight, knowledge and experience. Due to the absent of these conditions, we may be making a lot of wrong decision in life.

THERE ARE HORSES IN HEAVEN! What a childlike statement. In our quest for profundity, we tend to relegate such simple themes to the realm of allegory. We feel foolish conferring on them a serious voice. But, with infinite unpretentiousness, God anoints simplicity to seed His Word in receptive hearts.

Thgoughs on the verses from Chapter 26 in proverbs.

As a Christian I have discovered over the years that many Christians do not acknowledge our Father in Heaven on Father's Day or send up a special praise to Him in prayer. Christianity teaches us that He our supreme and first father.

God has gone to great lengths to purchase us back from Satan and eternal death, and to give us Eternal life. The very least we could do is to take the time to learn how to receive these very great and precious promises...

Some forty years past I had to look up the word “apostasy.” In the Bible it refers to the church in the last days being influenced by faithlessness, liberalism and secularism. Sadly I have witnessed this trend gaining and now it is spiraling out of control.

We know we need to trust Him. But, what does trust look like? A short analagy.

"Fallen Soldier Standing Tall" is dedicated to the memory of Cpl. Kelly B. Grothe. 06/27/1985 - 05/03/2007

Great American contrasts are produced by controversial figures everyday in the land of the free. Some of them lead to heated verbal responses, while others leave us speechless. Freedom and speechlessness may be the great American non sequitur.

Take advantage of fall colors and smells this season in your preschool Sunday school class. These easy Bible crafts are fun to make, and just right for small children with big imaginations.

It was through a little girl's trust in God and her compassion for the one who enslaved her that the commanding general of Syria's army was brought in contact with God's healing power. Refusing to succumb to her bitter plight, she became the initiator of his healing from leprosy.

People will ask the question do I need to be water baptized to be saved, I answer the question in this article and give you the reasons though why it is still good to go through.

Learn how to stop being a "yes" woman and not feel guilty about it.

Impure thoughts expose us to justify our sins, divert our minds from God and thereby living a double life of lust, lies and other different ways of sinful life.

With nearly every major facet of second coming prophecy falling into place in the last forty years, news of new ties between the U.S. and the EU leaves very little yet to be fulfilled.

The baby is dead. Your friend is newly divorced. Your spouse lies sobbing on the floor in pain. You've tried all the usual phrases and platitudes. Nothing seems to bring relief. You don't need a PhD in counseling to be there for your friend in need.

Something has happened to Holiness; she's gone! Search for her! She must groom the Bride for the Bridegroom's coming!

It is surprising that many Christians believe the Ten Commandments are outdated and have no authority under the New Covenant. This article dismisses that erroneous view, demonstrating that the decalogue reflects the unchanging moral law of an eternally moral God.

Thanksgiving can be a great time to make crafts. There are many types and styles that cost very little, but are a lot of fun. Turkeys and cornucopias can be colorful decorations for any Sunday school classroom.

When Peter stood and proclaimed this message on the day of Pentecost he didn’t have all of the revelation of the New Covenant that was to be revealed as time progressed. He stood up with the knowledge that Jesus was Lord and Christ.

God doesn't want us to "effort" our way into a relationship with Him. He's already made the effort on our behalf. Tyler's story illustrates what God can do with our lives if we let Him. God uses our imperfections to bring about His perfection in our lives.

Prophetic music and art can capture the very heartbeat of God in a song, a tone, or a brush stroke, or even a splash of paint. We can experience prophetic revelations through many different styles of music and art as well. After all, God is the Mastor Creator. He creates through us and speaks to us through His vast and beautiful creation. There is something about the prophetic arts that can communicate His love and carry us into the very heart of God Himself...

In this day and age, there really shouldn't be any reason to make certain financial mistakes. Do a search of the internet and you will find that there are thousands of articles out there that warn you of the pitfalls of certain choices. Advice for living a financially stable life is everywhere. What are you waiting for?

RE:ZOUND’s innovative approach on mission’s work takes the western rock sound beyond western walls, drawing thousands of young people who wouldn’t normally attend a Gospel-centered event. They are going to places where other US bands don’t go, reaching an audience of young people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to hear the Gospel.

A barroom brawl was instrumental to our introduction. He was twenty-six years old. As an infant, he lost his soldier father on a battlefield. Everyone who knew his Oriental mother, praised her as a wonderful Christian. She had done her best to instill this quality in her son. In most respects, she succeeded. Sadly, in his early teens, she died, too. Then, he had no one but himself.

Sadly but to no surprise the facade has been lifted off yet another fallen major
Christian leader’s life and the scene is ugly. Reality can be thwarted and hidden only for so long but the reality remains. A man is only a man. The more we idolize and cede special spiritual status to “special” Christian leaders the more we cede responsibility for our own spiritual lives. In all this we simply make ourselves vulnerable to inevitable disappointment, unknowingly hang hypocrisy in our front stained

The ministry of Jesus sheds light on some crucial elements of the divine healing process.

When Faith and Family’s Dr. Richard Land was my pastor over thirty years ago he once described his calling to preach the gospel. He said that the call to preach the gospel was a higher calling than becoming the President of the United States. After more than three decades of examination I have never found reason to doubt what he said.

Description: The Brotherhood begins a series of autobiographical dream accounts most pertinent to advanced calendar study. Calendar cycles often extend beyond the duration of our mortal lives. Dreams told by testimony reflect our sprit and soul. The Bible and church teach the afterlife. Faith in the Holy Ghost is the supernatural.

Your motto is being prepared for Sunday School at all times. You know this makes things run smoothly. Here are some materials that should always be in your classroom.

Doomsday dawns. Those who disbelieve gather near the ship for some entertainment. Seemingly of their own volition, the animals leave forest and farms to embark The Tanglevine. Then liquid judgment descends.

Phobias are fears. The list of phobias in American culture is growing by leaps and bounds. Christophobia, the new kid on the block, rates a look see because it is now fostering more vituperation than anyone might have ever expected, but why?

Starting out with vs. 18. we see Jesus giving a command to depart to the other side. I would like to point out that it wasn’t a suggestion, it wasn’t a general statement of what He thought in His opinion should happen, but a very strong statement given as a command...

We live in a day and age where Biblical preaching is needed more than ever. Yet too often we find ourselves sitting under preaching that lacks urgency, is rather uncompelling, and is hardly based upon the authority of God's Word. This begs the question, "What is Biblical preaching anyway?" This article gives twenty characterisitics of what makes a sermon in line with Biblical imperatives.