Sheep and Shepherds
Preparing for next Sunday's Video talk, which we're filming later today, I found a great deal of interesting detail from this source, reproduced at www.baptistbiblebelievers.com Manner And Customs of Bible Lands by Fred H. Wight Copyright @ 1953 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN - Shepherd ...
How To Be Rich – God’s Way
Do you want to be less fearful and more generous in a world so economically messed up? Start with asking yourself this question:
The Impossible Thing About Easter
Just because it was unexpected does not mean it's impossible! But there was ONE impossible thing about that first Easter...
Over the years, I’ve talked to so many people who used to be on fire for God. No doubt. Sold out. in. But now? Nowhere. Their faith cooled. Their love faded. Their hearts drifted.
And I get it. I’m not judging. I want to learn from them. Because I don’t want that to happen to me—or to you.
Time’s short, eternity is long and hard times come to all. God wants us to wake up to reality, trust His supply and be ‘biblically shrewd’.
Yesterday I had the privilege again of speaking to homeless people in Manchester City centre at Barnabus at one of their regular outreach gatherings. While I was getting ready someone hammered on the door because another homeless man had been run over by a taxi driver right outside! I went out to see blood pouring from the guy’s head and a huge lump appearing on his leg as he couldn’t move. I went into First Aider mode and spoke to the emergency services to help as best I could. There were people all round shouting angrily at the driver which may have been understandable but wasn’t helping anyone much.
Do you want to be less fearful and more generous in a world so economically messed up? Start with asking yourself this question:
Just because it was unexpected does not mean it’s impossible!
But there was ONE impossible thing about that first Easter…
Put first things FIRST:
F – Finances: Is God first in how I handle money?
I – Interests: Are my hobbies and habits helping or hindering my devotion?
R – Relationships: Are the people I’m closest to seeing Jesus in me more?
S – Schedule: Is my time aligned with my values or just my to-do list?
T – Troubles: Am I turning to God in prayer first when life hits hard?
God Wants to Work Through You, Not Just For You
We often pray for provision—but what if God wants participation?
No I’m not saying He needs your help. But He wants your involvement. Why? Because faith grows when you move with Him.
a rally cry that cuts through distraction and regret:
“I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize…”
Three simple but powerful moves: Focus. Forget. Forward.
If you’ve been shrinking back, playing it safe, or just trying to survive— I believe God is saying it’s time to dream again. Not just following your dreams, but stepping into God’s dreams for your life, which are always bigger than you think.If you want to walk in God’s dream, your first move is to put His dream ahead of yours. When you do, you’ll see Him open doors, pour out resources and somehow orchestrate events you couldn’t make happen in a million years. I know it’s true because I have seen it happen so many times I had to pinch myself that I wasn’t dreaming when it happened!
Gordon MacDonald says, “I’m of the opinion that busyness is a deeper threat to the soul than pornography ever was.”