by Terry_Powell | Mar 24, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
The following questions help shuttle God’s Word from my head to my heart. I often use them to keep my devotional study of a passage from becoming too sterile or academic. Undoubtedly there’s overlap to some of these questions, and not every Bible passage offers an...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 9, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
4 Reasons Why My Answer Is “Yes!” “Living in the past” isn’t normally associated with spiritual vitality. But there’s one sense in which repeated excursions into our past is integral to a more robust walk with Christ. Digest these reasons for looking over your...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 24, 2016 | Church Leadership and Ministry
I’m gearing this post to pastors, associate staff members, pastoral students in Bible College or Seminary, members of church boards, and parachurch leaders. Wives of pastors will also benefit. If you don’t fit any of these categories, this book will instill within...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 19, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
Not everything we learn is fun or fascinating. Take lessons about growing older as an example. I didn’t register for the course on aging, but at 66, I daily take my front-row seat in the classroom. I don’t know if this will be on the test, but what follows are...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 11, 2016 | All
What biblical perspectives keep me from settling for mediocrity as a communicator of God’s Word? Whereas my previous two posts focused on encouragement for teachers, this one examines texts or insights that have challenged or convicted me.1. God evaluates our...
