By Michael C. Mack 1. Dr. John Henry Jowett said, “Ministry that costs nothing accomplishes nothing.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-15. 2. Why does Paul say he and his team have not lost heart? (Also see v. 16.) What helped them maintain that attitude? 3. What personal standards for […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness A Supreme Court ruling earlier this year is a reminder that Christians need to affirm the power of prayer in our culture, not just in our churches and homes. In May the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 in the Town of Greece v. Galloway case that prayers offered before […]
By David Faust A wise axiom says, “You cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper.” In healthy families, parents speak truth to their children, but they do it in love. In healthy churches, leaders set the tone by communicating well. In healthy workplaces, employees understand their company’s mission […]
By Sam E. Stone Paul’s suffering is mentioned throughout this second letter to the Corinthians, especially in chapters 4, 6, and 11. When the Lord called him into his service, he revealed his plan to use Paul as a “chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles.” He added, “I will show him […]
Betty B. Gray Recently at a large convention, I was putting up my Encourage Me Ministry display. Let’s correct that statement—I was watching and supervising my daughter and son-in-law set up my booth. I noticed a lady nearby standing and watching. I did not recognize her, but knowing it had to be someone who […]
