Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro: Week Seven: Chapter 7: “SOAP” Hi everyone! I’m back in the office today after being with Pastor Barry, Robyn Harvey, some of our student ministry leaders, and our high school students for part of their summer camp in Lake Havasu City. We had an outstanding time mixed with fun, laughter, the Lord’s presence, and some quality ministry moments. I’m…
How much time do you need to cool off when you get ticked? Are you an instant processor that needs to talk ASAP, or do you need time to think, evaluate, and reflect before re-engaging in conversation? Neither temperament is wrong; both approaches contain inherent strengths and weaknesses. The instant processor avoids the simmering and build-up of negative emotions, but they also risk the premature…
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro: Week Six: Chapter 6: “Five things for life” Hi everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the late days of July. My dad wrote a poem once to my mom wherein he said, “If time were our possession, we would set it very still, and sit forever watching the sun rise on the hill.” I wish I could “set time still” right now…
Hurts happen. And following Jesus does not provide insurance against the pain, angst, and heartache of relational breakdowns, disappointments, and ugliness. What the Bible does provide is comfort when things fall apart, and a clear set of instructions on how to attempt restoration. Here are the basics. When we experience a relational breakdown and are seeking conflict resolution and repair, we must: Resolve it worshipfully.…
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro: Week Five: Chapter Five: “One thing for Martha” Hi everyone! So how are you doing with this book? I hope we’re all inspired to take the twenty-one day challenge that Pastor Wayne posed in this chapter to either form or solidify our habit of spending time every day with the Lord. Do you remember how he described that habit? He called…