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Category Archives: Articles
The Reason We Go Astray …
It’s amazing to me how many times I find myself “off track” in the priorities God has laid down for me. There is no doubt that I want His best and I want it sooner than later. Then, it takes so … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Attitude, Character of God, faith, God Is With Us!, Just Read It!, Leadership Blog, Prayer
Tagged astray, bigger picture, captivity, character of God, Creation, faith, Father in Heaven, God, God's love, hope, intervention of God, Jesus, Old Test, priorities, rabbit trail, rebellion, reverence, Theology, wandering
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Questions for the New Year
As the calendar counts down its last days of this year, I stop as I always do and ponder a few questions that help me refocus. As Paul so clearly told us, “When Christ who is your life appears, then … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Discipleship
Tagged Bible, breakthrough, Christian, ealthy, eternity, focus, God, helathh, Holy Spirit, Inventory, Jesus, New Year, promptings, questions, weight loss, Worldiness
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10 Reasons Ministry Isn’t for Wimps
Editor’s Note: After more than three decades as a youth, mission, solo and senior pastor, Dr. Smith wanted to make sure those who are in discipleship today understand the challenges of stepping up to the accept the position and work of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Discipleship, Suffering
Tagged accomplishment, angry, Bible, church, college, criticism, disrespect, failure, ignorance, immature, laziness, legalism, liberalism, mature, ministry, opposition, pastor, pastoral training, preaching, respect, Seminary, teaching, tradition
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The Paralysis of Fear
(Names have been changed to protect privacy.) (c) 1999 Dr. Matthew Lee Smith Every eagle leader knows the fear that comes when someone says, “I need to speak with you,” in that certain tone of voice. “What did I do … Continue reading
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Tagged bullies, church growth, fear, Joshua, Leadership, ministry, pastor, pastoral ministry
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