From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org Bible Study in Gratitude PII: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=62171&view=post&blogid= Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Too often they have failed to show the beauty of love, the beauty of Christ,the Holiness of God, and the world has turned away.Is there no way to make the world look again -this time at true Christianity. Most Christians continue to stand with arms folded presenting to men and women, a tarnished image of God- a shattered body of Christ http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36261&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 17 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36166&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How is you ministry going? Really? Have you ever thought and prayed about taking a self-assessment to see how you are doing so you can honestly find out if your daily activates, relationships, and teaching are lined up to Christ or to something else? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33025&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you hide Gossip behind your prayer requests? Did you know that is evil and manipulative, what God absolutely hates? One of the most despicable things I've ever seen in my ministerial experience was a prayer group spending all their time gossiping and very little time actually in the Word of God and prayer. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32888&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Allow Christ to Challenge you to live for the faith! What would your life be like if you took this challenge seriously? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32632&view=post&blogid= Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Bible opens by telling that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, and that everything God made was good. Sin enters the story when human beings want to become like God, and disobey God's command by eating fruit that God had told them not to eat. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31659&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God calls us as pastors and church leaders to be a people who shepherd. Being a Shepherd also means being God's commissioned leader; our Guide is Jesus the Holy One who gently leads us and guides His leaders to care for His flock, the Church. Consider that Jesus comes to us as the Good Shepherd, also a name for Jesus, to rescue His lost sheep. We have all gone astray and have given in to sin; He brings us back to His fold... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=79251&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 God's Word will never pass away, but looking back to the Old Testament and since the time of Christ, with tears we must say that because of lack of fortitude and faithfulness on the part of God's people, God's Word has many times been allowed to be bent, to conform to the surrounding, passing, changing culture of that moment rather than to stand as the inerrant Word of God judging the form of the world spirit and the surrounding culture of that moment. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may our children and grandchildren not say that such can be said about us. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36258&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 16 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36165&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Characteristics of False Teachers! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36070&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Gossip devastates all the good work previously done in a church! The Bible is directing us to restrain our speech. A wise person controls their tongue; what they say and how they say it. The Bible goes on to say that people who spread gossip have malicious intentions as much as the people who start the gossip in the first place. This malice leads to the destruction of property and persons, just as bad as a fire would destroy a home or a church. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32887&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What is an Abstinence Contract? It is a promise that to save oneself sexually for your future marriage partner. Because, this is a command from God, it is His precept and pane, it is the best deal and you will be greatly rewarded by Him if you obey! If not, Play now and you will pay later or pay and pray now (by waiting ad trusting in God) and play later. It's your choice! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32630&view=post&blogid= Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Bible is Value, it is a matter of worth, so what is it worth to you? "So What" you say? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31658&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Jesus conceals truth for us, not 'from' us!There are two main conceptions in what and why Jesus uses parables in edifying and instructing us. One, He uses simple everyday illustrations, allegories, stories, and word pictures that He pointed to, showcasing an illustration that people could understand and relate to. Second, in the illustration dwells a layered meaning-like an onion, if you will--that has a depth to it. His main reason? People, for the most part, are 'concrete' thinkers. We tend to look to the simplest, easiest meaning to mentally digest solution and rarely seek a deeper meaning or application. However, to grow in faith, we need to grow beyond ourselves, our perception, and our assumptions in order to grasp the true Truths Christ has for us. Thus, for us to grow in faith... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=78397&view=post&blogid= Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 15 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36164&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 False Teachers Will be Judged and Destroyed! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36069&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Out of learning why churches fail, we also learned why they succeeded. The churches that were healthy, growing spiritually, and socially vibrant have significant aspects that set them apart from the failing churches. These factors are displayed in order of relevance and importance. Each one of these factors creates a harmony, contentment, and atmosphere for a churchgoer to come to church services and fellowship, and then to invite others. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=35972&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Preparing for our Pastoral Lives with the Right Mindset Part IIThe key to building and leading a healthy church is to be a good and healthy pastor (and leader)! Yet, so few of us in ministry take this seriously or make this a priority! We tend to chase trends and our personal agendas and not pursue HIM! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33024&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Gossip is Evil and Gossip destroys! "There is no better way to start conflict, than to spread gossip!" Most Christians have not let Christ transform them beyond the first stage of salvation; especially in their way of thinking and mindset. This places a limit on how and what Christ is able to accomplish in their lives. Therefore, the result of this behavior is that gossip becomes a normal practice. So most Christians listening to or spreading the news are not aware that it is wrong, because their experience and minds tell them it's okay... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32886&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 An example of making your own release form for youth group outings. It is also good to have this on file for any youth attending your program, so you can get in touch with them and parents especially in emergencies… http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32625&view=post&blogid= Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 14 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36163&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Problem of False Teachers! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36068&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you crying out to God asking why things are not going right in your church? Dealing with apathy and ineptitude? Is your church on the path of self-destruction and ineffectiveness? Are people lining up for war in various factions and sides while conflict and discontent are running amok? Are some people gossiping while others are being ignored? Is Christ outside knocking on your door, but not getting in? Instead, have you replaced Him with what you think is relevance and attractiveness to the Gospel but in fact, http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=35971&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How is your Ministry Going? We are going to explore what are the key ingredients that make a good healthy Pastor. Thus, these articles are written to pastors, whose call is to shepherd their flock. However, these curriculums can also be used to hone anyone in Christian service and leadership. It is my prayer that we can carryout our pastoral and leadership lives with the right mindset of what is really important in life and ministry that pleases and glorifies our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33023&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400