Author Archives: Barbara

A ministry leader is a servant (Matthew 20:25, 26) who sets an example in lovingly serving others (John 13:12-17). By being Christians and living a Christian life, we all inadvertently are ministry leaders. Not so much from the point of … Continue reading →

When we first become followers of Christ we want to drink in of Christ’s teachings. As we grow in His grace and knowledge we learn to trust and rely on Him. We realize God has given us the gift of … Continue reading →

Sometimes we feel insignificant, like what we do or say doesn’t really make a difference. After all, as we look around we see many who are better looking, more talented, smarter, more articulate, and wiser than we are. What contribution … Continue reading →

I must admit I have a problem with phrases implying that it is our job to “bring or lead people to Christ.” It gives the impression that it is our responsibility to convert people. That is a very loose interpretation … Continue reading →

It really isn’t difficult to be a Christian if you don’t have to deal with people. But then what do we do with those pesky scriptures that ask us to love our neighbors (Mark 12:31), love our families (Ephesians 5:25), … Continue reading →

Having just celebrated the Fourth of July or Independence Day we realize we live in the land of the free. When our founding fathers declared independence from Britain they were free from Britain’s rule. However, they knew they weren’t free … Continue reading →

John Hancock’s name is synonymous for any signature. “Put your John Hancock right here,” we’ll say and every American knows what that means. John Hancock has one of the most recognizable signatures in history. When he signed the Declaration of … Continue reading →

 The American people have a love affair with drugs…. all kinds of drugs. Some love the illegal variety, guaranteed to help us forget our troubles and get happy. Some of us love the legal variety, guaranteed to help us forget … Continue reading →

  I’ve heard it said that the best way to train up a child in the way he should go is to travel that way occasionally yourself. I think that’s sound advice. So in honor of Father’s Day we offer … Continue reading →

Don Gosset recounts a story from his childhood in his book, There’s Dynamite in Praise, that goes something like this. During the Great Depression his dad, like so many others, was out of work. He had a job offer in … Continue reading →