From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org What is Going on with the Church in America? True success is being obedient to what God has called us to do and realizing that although we are responsible to serve, we are not responsible for the results. So, what are the marks of a successful church leader? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36557&view=post&blogid= Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo: Capítulo 7 de Libro de Juan http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36156&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Be a Good Leader! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36062&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 It is our goal that you and your congregation is Equipped to be Discipled and Encouraged togrow and develop spiritually. Then help teach others these principles. We specialize in designing these resources to be used by pastors so they can in turn teach others these principles of discipleship. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33034&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with...Worship is a covenant and call from our Lord to come before Him and meet with Him with reverence, gladness, and joy. It is a call to know Him intimately and express appreciation to Him with praise and thanksgiving, doing so with passion, sincerity, conviction, and in reverent fear and trembling. Worship is the aptitude, attitude, and practice of expressing the desire to know our Lord and Savior further, and being grateful for Who He Is and what He has done for us. Worship is the giving of our best to Him. And, we do this because... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32864&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 For centuries, contemporary Christian music has been the subject of controversy. It's referred to as anything from mind control to the Devil's own music. From traditional chants, psalms, and hymns to the Christian rock, metal, and rap styles of today, forefront Christian music has and always will bring on some form of discord. Yet today, modern Christian music styles have proven popularity and positive effectiveness. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32557&view=post&blogid= Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How is the Bible different from any other book? Look at the evidence…If the Bible claims to be the Word of God. It is a special book. This leads to a very personal question...What does it mean to you? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31647&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Followers Abandoned Jesus! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=61705&view=post&blogid= Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0400 The Need to Read series began several months ago with a program on C.S. Lewis . The rationale for this series is that many of the great writers who have helped many Christians mature are now either unknown or neglected by many who could use these authors' insights into the faith. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36286&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo: Capítulo 6 de Libro de Juan http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36155&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you Willing to Improve Your Preaching? What About Your Words? When we preach, and whether we use a pulpit or not, we are the "vicars" of Christ on earth-His ambassadors and representatives. In addition, we have been given the stewardship of a special call to proclaim His precepts in truth. In so doing, we are to preach in His power, in clarity, and in genuineness with passion and conviction. And, to top it off, we need to make sure our words are edifying and never condescending or evil. Because, when we preach, we are leading others to Christ. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33033&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Being a wise steward to our limited natural resources, and save $$$! Some people may only see a small change or you may see a dramatic change (Like I did). In either case these tips can help you save up to several hundred dollars per year! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32862&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Visit their rooms: Check out bulletin boards. Look at books, magazines, CDs. Observe posters and pictures. Try to personally visit each youth once a year, and call them once a month (for large youth groups, for smaller ones double this.... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32556&view=post&blogid= Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Whether you have personal questions about love, suffering, guilt, loneliness, success, God, the future or the meaning of life, the Bible has answers. Consider these analogies. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31645&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 If you are a pastor you must ask yourself this question, am I running on fumes, is my tank empty? I found several diseases among pastors and Christian workers that I have worked with and observed over the years; and each disease I have personally felt when I have gone unchecked. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=39272&view=post&blogid= Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 "Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee" is probably Frances Ridley Havergal's best-known hymn, and it is a fitting summary of her life. It was her whole-hearted devotion to God that characterised everything about her. What we find in her hymns is an expression of her heart's desire to know Christ better; and to serve Him more devotedly http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36285&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 5 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36154&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We May Suffer for Faithfully Being in Him! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36061&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 As a community of believers apart of the universal Church, and the bride of Christ, we are to follow the pattern that the Bible lays out. And, it should be the same through all denominations that acknowledge Christ as LORD. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32878&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Commitment to Personal Spiritual Maturity!Every "student" counts!Every "student" needs to be known, greeted, cared for -Love in action goes to their "world" http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32555&view=post&blogid= Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We must study the Bible because it is the foundation for life. God even commands us to study His Word as the priority before we do anything else... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31644&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Why we are called to be A Shepherd? Do you know where you are going? Do you have not just the vision, but the true Truth of His call and Way? We have to know where the well is before leading others to it! Christ and His precepts are the well, and we follow the path by example, nurture and service with faith, fruit, character and maturity so others can partake of His wonders. We have to know, and to do this, we have to grow. If we are not growing in the faith, we are useless and unable to lead or equip others. We will lord over by pride, teach falsely or sloppily and lead others astray; we will dishonor our Lord. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=79859&view=post&blogid= Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Half a century ago, an American pastor named Francis Schaeffer opened his home in Switzerland to anyone who was struggling with the basic questions of life. It was the beginning of L'Abri, a word meaning 'shelter.' http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36284&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 4 Serie: http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36153&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We Are To Have the Attitude of Christ! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36060&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400