The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

1 Corinthians 15:10 reads, “By the grace of God I am what I am.”   We all need good role models. But when you devote your life to being like somebody else, you risk becoming something God doesn’t want you to be. Always remember, your...
The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

Love Your Church (Pt. III)

2 Corinthians 4:7 reads, “We have this treasure in earthen vessels.”   Christians aren’t perfect! Here’s why:   1) Because they’re human. Yet with full knowledge of our highest potential and our lowest proclivities, God loves us...
The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

Love Your Church (Pt. II)

Acts 27:31 reads, “Unless [you] stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.”   Every church has problems – and the people who cause them. It has always been so. Consider the Corinthian church. Some members got drunk during communion, and others...
The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

Love Your Church

Ephesians 5:25 reads, “Christ…loved the church and gave Himself for her.”   Before you criticize your church, remember “Christ…loved the church and gave Himself for her.” He hasn’t given up on His church, so don’t you...
The Pluses and Minuses of Role Models

It’s Time to Move On

Hebrews 6:1 reads, “Let us go on…and become mature in our understanding.”   Is what worked in the past not working for you now? Maybe it’s a job you’ve outgrown, or a relationship you need to reexamine, or a method you need to change....