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In the Second Boer War in South Africa, 13,000 British troops were trapped for 118 days in what is now known as the Siege of Ladysmith. Food diminished, and disease grew. Worst of all, discouragement set in. A civilian was arrested, tried, and sentenced to a year in jail for being a discourager! This man was not a traitor, but he walked around town and spoke discouraging things to men who were on guard against the enemy. The deepest wound you can inflict is to wound a person’s spirit (Proverbs 18:14). Image of the relief of the siege

The Power of Encouragement and the Peril of Discouragement 

Discouragement is rampant these days. Spiritual warfare has intensified, and the battle for truth, righteousness, and souls has never been fiercer. It should be a reminder to us that victory...
A Journey through 1 Timothy teaches us how to build a strong church by being a strong church member and supporting our pastors.

Journey Through 1 Timothy

Journey Through 1 Timothy I had the privilege of growing up in a pastor's home. Not only that, but I also served under the same pastor for nearly two decades...
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8 Signs of a Healthy Church

8 Signs of a Healthy Church Tammy and I sat in a service recently and listened to believers in a local church give spontaneous testimonies. It was evident from what...
Sunday, 5 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor On Sunday

5 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor On Sunday

5 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor On Sunday For those who know Jesus every Lord's day is a celebration of the risen Christ. We are all aware that Easter...
Believers should seek to minister to their minister - and not just on pastor appreciation month! Here are a 7 ways faithful church members can regularly help and encourage the undershepherd God has given them...

7 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor

During the month of October many churches celebrate a pastor appreciation emphasis. Other congregations do this during another time of year such as the pastor's anniversary or a special day...
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Dear Church Member…

What if you received a letter from the Founder of the church? In fact, you have it in your hands each time you hold the Word of God! The Lord...
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4 Things You Can Do To Help Your Pastor At This Time

These are unusual days for everyone and unique days to serve in a church. Over the last few weeks I have spent a great deal of time talking and praying...
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What To Do When The Crisis Has Passed

Perhaps like me you are beginning to get impatient or bored with the current state of things in our nation. A little stir crazy? We must remember that, like everything...
It is common for churches to "trade" members with some regularity. We ought to thank God for faithful church members.

Thank God For Faithful Church Members

American culture has invaded American churches. The desire for novelty, the tendency toward boredom, the love for entertainment - all are now very prominent in the average local church. One...
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Thank God for My Pastor

For the last two decades I have had the joy of being under the same faithful pastor.  Recently I spent some time reflecting on what a joy it is just...