God’s Gifts Are Not Only for Administration Guess what? God’s gifts are not only for administration. Isn’t that a relief? Since He knows and has planned every moment of our lives, the Holy Spirit equips us uniquely to be effective members of God’s kingdom. This doesn’t mean that developing and properly using that primary Spirit-chosen
The Gardens of Digby Green: This Mailbox Frank closed the lid over the last third of a pizza and carried the box from the hearth to the kitchen counter, while the city clerk gathered empty bottles. Ray didn’t so much as blink. Someone was shaking him by the shoulder. Ray focused. “Do you want
Teachers for Whom I’m Thankful I had memorable teachers for whom I’m thankful, and I’d enjoy hearing about the ones who are yours. I’ll start by mentioning my mother. She chose teaching for her profession, and at various points taught nearly every grade of elementary and middle school. One of the best things she did
Teachers are a Church Administration Essential Teachers are a church administration essential, even today. The early church in the vicinity of Jerusalem had the option of enlisting reliable people who had followed Jesus through his entire ministry to teach those who believed at Pentecost, and afterward. Under the supervision of the apostles, and perhaps assigned
The Gardens of Digby Green: Like Nobody Else “I’ll make some calls, and when I’ve learned more, I’ll let you know.” He ended the call. “Come on, come on,” Frank said. Ray shook his head. “Guys, my wife didn’t show up for her girls’ night out, and according to the friend who called, Rose
Prophets for Whom I Am Thankful Here are four Old Testament prophets for whom I am thankful: Isaiah, Micah, Habakkuk, and Zechariah. If they had not obeyed, recording the inspired thoughts God sent, I would never know the assurance and relief their prophecies express. So, here are listed a few of their prophecies I hold
Prophet: A Role for Church Administration In the list of personnel for church administration, the role of prophet ranks immediately behind apostle. Why would prophets still be necessary now that Christ came? He’s the one all of biblical prophecy points toward. Maybe there are answers to that question in the dictionary definition of the role.
The Gardens of Digby Green: Poker Night Ray Wilkinson opened the back door, and switched on the kitchen light. He pulled a plate of left over tuna casserole from the fridge, and stuffed it into the microwave, but didn’t start the machine. A shower came first. Soap and water never rinsed away autopsy memories,
I’m Thankful for the Apostles I’m thankful for the Apostles for several reasons. They obeyed their commission, establishing churches and missionary teams that endured and eventually brought the gospel to my distant, Gentile ancestors. As a writer, I’m thankful that they wrote to the churches they oversaw and established. If they hadn’t done that, we
Apostle: A Position in Early Church Administration At first glance, Apostle is an odd name for a position in Early Church administration. The word comes from Greek, and means “sent one.” An idea somewhat like an ambassador or an emissary would be today. Why am I continuing the discussion of the gift of administration by