by Terry_Powell | Jan 23, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
For Patrick Morley, “Accountability is to be regularly answerable for each of the key areas of our lives to qualified people.”According to Charles Swindoll, “Accountability is giving one or more trusted persons the permission to ask you the hard questions.”Seeking...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 4, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
Whether you’re a homemaker, a businessman, or a vocational Christian leader, I hope you regularly pick the brains of older, mature people whose walk with the Lord you respect. Tapping into their wisdom and experience is a hinge on which your growth and effectiveness...
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 | Oct 5, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
How can you tap into your group or family members’ positive memories of God’s interventions? How can you spark a celebration of His past deeds, leading to a corporate time of praise?1.Use a Hymn. Go online and find a high-quality choir rendition of “Great Is Thy...
by Terry_Powell | May 25, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches |
The late pastor Ron Dunn quipped, “Many people believe the Bible because they do not know what it says.” He referred to misconceptions some folks have about what it does and does not teach. What they think the Bible teaches, it doesn’t, or if they knew what it really...
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...