True Humility

Humility comes from humiliation, not from the choice to be self-effacing or a strong urge to give others the credit.

Dan B. Allender, Leading with a Limp, p. 69


Pastor, Are You Praying for Your Congregation?

A prayerful ministry is the only ministry that brings the preacher into sympathy with the people.

E. M. Bounds (1835-1913)


Sing a New Song


Thou Art Coming to a King

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Come, my soul, thy suit prepare:
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay;
Therefore will not say thee nay.

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Relationships and Choices

Having the ability to choose is what gives the word obey meaning and depth. Choice makes a relationship genuine.

John R. Cross, The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, p. 41


I Can Do All Things Through Christ

The fact that God has commanded us to do a thing proves that we can do it.

Thomas Guthrie (1803–1873)


How Does One Become a Worshiper?

Worship is a response to greatness. A man does not become a worshipper merely by saying, ‘Now I shall become a worshipper.’ That is impossible. That cannot be done. A man becomes a worshipper when He sees something great that calls forth his admiration or his worship.

Tom Wells, A Vision for Missions, p. 23


Completely Available

To be filled with the Holy Spirit, one must make himself completely available to God to do anything the Holy Spirit directs him to do. If there is anything in your life that you are unwilling to do or to be, then you are resisting God, and this always limits God’s Spirit! Do not make the mistake of being afraid to give yourself to God!

Tim LaHaye, Spirit-Controlled Temperament, p. 64


The Missionary Motive

The highest of missionary motive is neither obedience to the Great Commission (important as that is), nor love for sinners who are alienated and perishing (strong as that incentive is, especially when we contemplate the wrath of God), but rather zeal — burning and passionate zeal — for the glory of Jesus Christ.

John R. W. Stott, Romans: Good News for the World, p. 53


More Love to Thee


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