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Pastors Wife Appreciation Month is March… right?

March 5, 2019March 4, 2019 by Norm L.

It seems that there was an attempt to start such a month of appreciation back in 2015 and while it seems to have faded away a bit, I think it’s still a great idea! Perhaps I’m a bit biased because my wife is a Pastor’s wife! My mother was a Pastor’s wife! With the small … Read more

Church Letter Writing – 4 Benefits

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018 by Norm L.

Church Letter Writing – 4 Benefits The art of communication has changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the advent of email, we stopped writing letters. Then, with Facebook, blogs, and Instagram, we started posting information to all our friends and family at once, but stopped communicating with each friend or family on … Read more

5 Reasons to Find a Local Church

March 20, 2019August 10, 2018 by Norm L.

We’re just “church hopping”! As I went through our Visitor Connect Cards following a recent Sunday Service, it was somewhat surprising to read this statement, but at least they were telling the truth. We also have an area someone can select “looking for a church,” but that wasn’t selected because they were just “church hopping.” … Read more

Do You Have a Girlfriend/Boyfriend Church?

November 2, 2017October 28, 2017 by Norm L.

I would imagine you’ve never seen an article start with that headline!

Please take a few moments to hear me out on this and then you will see the significance behind a question like that….

FINDING THE PERFECT MARRIAGE FIT

Most of us who are married remember those days of “finding the perfect fit” for our lives. While we knew there would be a process involved in dating, courting, engagement and finally that wonderful wedding day, we were willing to put up with some of the heartache and heartbreak that came along with it. The reason is that we knew if we were patient and of course, as a Christian, prayed for God’s will and purpose that we would soon find the “perfect fit” for our lives to live “happily ever after.”

Perhaps there are those who are reading this that have been married for a long time, and you are still on your honeymoon. That’s wonderful! For the most part, people conclude that they, in fact, married someone who “changed” within a few years following the wedding. The butterflies have flown away it seems, and the “hard work” we were told about regarding marriage has set in. Those who truly love the Lord and their spouse have a decision to make, and it’s to answer this question in their hearts: “Is it worth it to work through some of the situations together, or should I just throw it all away and try again with someone else?”

5 Honorable Actions When Leaving a Church (Layperson)

March 5, 2019September 25, 2017 by Norm L.

This is an article addressing the situation of church attendees moving on to another church, and how it can be done in a way that brings honor to the Lord.

Did you know there’s an honorable way to leave a church that is beneficial to both the “leaver”, as well as those connected with the person or family who are leaving to attend elsewhere? Did you know there are ways to leave a church in which God is honored and precious souls are preserved in the entire process?

Pastoring for over 35 years, I have seen the full range of “leavers”, and have observed many different methods people use as they move on. Some of those methods have done more damage to the Kingdom of God than anything I know, while other times, there is such a spirit of Kingdom unity that even though there may have been some hurt involved, that impact was lessened due to this Christ-like attitude.

So, I want to present to you five honorable actions that will go a long way in maintaining unity in the body of Christ, as well as the testimony of the believers involved.

Lone Ranger Christians

August 31, 2022August 30, 2017 by Norm L.

One of the greatest deceptions of the enemy in this day is the belief that the local church is not needed for the disciple of Christ to grow, while that same Christian becomes captive to a plethora of voices and opinions via social networking connections, television, radio, the internet, etc.

One can easily see how the enemy enjoys this ploy and how effective it is in this last day, especially in light of a scripture in the Word; Hebrews 10:24-25 (NKJV) 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.