by Terry_Powell | Mar 19, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Church Leadership and Ministry, Depression and Faith
Can you identify with any of the ways my thinking about life and ministry has changed over the years? Topics in this post include persistent praying, public weeping as a Bible teacher, a broken heart, temptation, indwelling sin of a believer, sources of identity,...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 11, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
I never considered myself an idol worshiper until I read this remark by John Wesley a few years ago: “All pride is idolatry.” That’s when I realized that I am the idol before which my heart often bows. Who hasn’t had an inflated ego now and...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 26, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith |
Some false or doctrinally challenged preachers are more dangerous than others. Scene 1 He boldly claims that the viewer will receive a transfer of wealth from the world to their bank accounts. Debts will dissolve, they’ll get their dream house or a new car, plus...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 15, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
On August 21, 2017, Columbia, South Carolina enjoyed almost three minutes of a total solar eclipse. What majesty, to stand in the twilight on a summer afternoon, glancing (carefully) at a blazing sun that was completely obscured by a black ball, the moon. Remembering...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 31, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith |
How does God define “wisdom”? One verse that sheds light on the meaning is Psalm 90:12: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.” The context of this verse emphasizes the brevity of our earthly life, the...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 7, 2021 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
A SIMPLE YET PROFOUND INSIGHT FOR GOAL-SETTING AND RESOLUTIONS It is my conviction that we often fail to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions and other life goals because we don’t set those goals low enough. Yes, you read correctly. An enemy of succeeding...
