Fear rules, so let’s be peace makers

I’ve been watching, and I’ve come to the conclusion that fear-focused leaders aren’t the most dangerous, but they can certainly change the temperature of a room, and therefore, over time, the culture. So let’s just give you an example from our own church…. which I say hastily lives in almost every congregation. The fear that…

The gift of encouragement

What are you giving for Christmas and for that matter the whole year through?“Christians who are worshiping God, studying the Bible, discipling or being discipled, and enjoying fellowship with one another can develop an effective  ministry of encouragement.  Encouragement is not the responsibility of a gifted few; it is the privilege of every believer. Every Christian…