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Good & Beneficial Teachings ~ Min James
“This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.” Titus 3:8 (NLT) In the book of Titus, Paul writes to his son, instructing him on church leadership, wrong teachings, and…
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Jig-Saw Puzzle
MIssing Pieces Have you ever had to fix a dense puzzle with missing pieces and no blueprint? When a jigsaw puzzle is missing certain pieces, it complicates the solving process, leading to frustration, lower interest, longer hours, and ultimately an incomplete puzzle board. Just like the puzzle requires every piece to make it fully functional, the Church requires the…
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Titus, Can We Talk?
To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you. ~ Titus 1:4-5 Paul wants to talk to Titus,…
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Coaching, Mentorship & Chosen Vessels
Coaching and Mentorship You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2:2 Did you know that even superstars need coaches? The top singers in…
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Fan Into Flame: Rekindle the Fire for Service
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Rich Uncle & Rich Aunty ~ Dcns Denis
Power of Money Have you ever heard of the saying “What money can’t do, more money can do”? Thinking about this critically, aside salvation and eternal life, there is probably nothing money can’t achieve for you. Ecclesiastes 10:19 puts it this way; “money answers all things”. Unfortunately, out of the abundance of money, some have reached a…
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Worthy of Double Honor: The Call to Servant Leadership
True leadership in the Church is not about titles or positions, it’s about humility, service, and faithfulness to the Word. Jesus showed us that real strength is revealed in serving others, not in being served. When a leader rules well, laboring in the Word and doctrine, such a one is indeed worthy of double honor.
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Backsliding
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, ~ 1 Tim 4:1-2 What does it mean to backslide? – To depart from the faith; to refrain from the faith; to fall…
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Ministry Essentials – Integrity, Sagacity and Spirituality
“This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” ~ 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) As we have learned from previous devotions, ministry simply means service, serving in the Kingdom of God in various capacities. Every believer has been called into ministry and must commit wholeheartedly to it (2 Cor 5:17-19): Therefore, if…
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Four for Three; Fair bargain?
Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of…