by Terry_Powell | Dec 20, 2016 | All |
a CHRISTMAS STORY Scene 1 October, 1978. A shopping center parking lot in Indianapolis, before stores opened. The place I chose for an extended quiet time with the Lord. Having recently resigned an associate church staff position, God’s Spirit convicted me of...
by Terry_Powell | Dec 8, 2016 | All
We’ve all heard the stories of leaders who didn’t finish well. Moral failure Bitterness or hardness of heart in latter years Complacency or coasting in latter years of ministry, figuring they’ve already paid their dues The painful consequences may include ruptured...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 28, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
After 67 years, some things life and God’s Word have taught me are lodged in my mind and regularly demand my attention and application. I’m convinced that the following ten statements pass the test of truth.If you want this post to make a difference in your life, read...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 2, 2016 | All
Even giants pass away. Larry Richards, who died October 16, 2016 at age 85, is a case in point.As a Christian Education student at Wheaton Graduate School (1971-72), I took two of his classes. Far more formative was his prolific writing. You can see a recent...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 17, 2016 | All
“But” is a conjunction with impact. It precedes a contrary opinion, or introduces a stark contrast to the first part of a sentence. The term qualifies or completely negates what precedes it. *”I know I promised we’d get away this weekend, honey, but my boss expects...
