People are increasingly using the terms prosperity and flourishing. The English word prosperity often reflects several different Hebrew and Greek words. Unlike English, prosperity in the Bible seldom refers to financial success, but generally points to achieving growth, goodness, and prudence in life. Generally, such a state is the result of following God’s will. Individuals […]
Listen to Harold Shank speak about children at the Harbor: ShankHarold_ListenandMakeRoom.mp3 Watch The Story of Jesus: Listen and Make Room: Video Presentation at Memorial Road Church of Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGd82E4vHa0 Audio of Harold Shank on Listen and Make Room at Southside Church of Christ in Ft. Worth. https://www.sscofc.org/?s=harold+shank Who are the Deacons? Video Presentation by Harold […]
In the offices of the ministers at a church that I served, we all had a silver frame with the letters “PML.” The “P” was tiny, the “M” was bigger and the “L” dominated the threesome by its size. The letters stand for “Production,” “Management,” and “Leadership.” We found PML in Stephen Covey’s book First […]
Most of us have heard the line, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” I first heard it from one of the swimming instructors at the University of Memphis. He was also an elder in our church. Once you hear it, it makes sense. We lose our focus. We get […]
Psalm 127:2: It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved. What’s the Point? Many of us overwork. We work all day and sometimes late into the night. With our hand-held technology, our work goes with […]
Isaiah 41:10 do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. What”s the point? Are you looking for a gift for the person who seems to have everything money can […]