When you make a vow to God, don’t delay fulfilling it, because he does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow. Better that you do not vow than that you vow and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you, and do not say in the … [Continue reading]
Shepherd vs. Leader
This morning, I was thinking about the need for churches to have shepherds rather than leaders. I've noticed that in big churches, there is a man or a small group of men that have a "vision" for how the church can grow in numbers. But in all of … [Continue reading]
Meek and humble?
I will leave a meek and humble people among you, and they will take refuge in the name of the Lord.Zephaniah 3:12 (CSB) The question that church leaders need to ask themselves and their elders is this, "Am I modeling humility and meekness as a … [Continue reading]
No wicked scales
This morning I read this: “Shall I acquit the man with wicked scales and with a bag of deceitful weights?”Micah 6:11, ESV What is significant in reading this is that my mind moved beyond the most obvious application that it is wrong to cheat in … [Continue reading]
