From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org In the theme of 'taking up the cross', we see the call for radical discipleship, to fully engage and trust our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in all aspects of life and relationship, in all circumstances and endeavors. This involves and influences all that we are and all that we do. Thus, we must engage Christ as Lord without reservation or condition, further aligned by our gratitude... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=76580&view=post&blogid= Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The Need to Read series began several months ago with a program on C.S. Lewis . The rationale for this series is that many of the great writers who have helped many Christians mature are now either unknown or neglected by many who could use these authors' insights into the faith. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36286&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 18 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36167&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Church of Philadelphia http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33358&view=post&blogid= Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you think you need to set boundaries as a pastor? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33037&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 If you are in leadership, then be a good leader! Servant Leaders are the managers and administers who do the hands-on work of the Lord!We are to do this by being the people of the Lord. Incarnational Leaders are people who are more visionary, the ones who set the tone and empower the Servant Leaders. Incarnational Leaders are the visionaries, entrepreneurs, architects, and builders of the church. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32728&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Preaching Thoughts for Pastors http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31541&view=post&blogid= Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Jesus is True Truth! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=63900&view=post&blogid= Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 "Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee" is probably Frances Ridley Havergal's best-known hymn, and it is a fitting summary of her life. It was her whole-hearted devotion to God that characterised everything about her. What we find in her hymns is an expression of her heart's desire to know Christ better; and to serve Him more devotedly http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36285&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 17 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36166&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How well do you Manage your personal life, is it with godly terms?When I was with a church growth-consulting firm, we did a major study of pastors, and came up with some startling statistics... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33036&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you a good leader? Do you want to be? We have to ask ourselves whether we are being an agent of change or being manipulative and controlling. We have to ask ourselves if we are empowering people or scheming to get them to do what we want. Are we leading from our authentic spiritual formation or from an idea of what we think we should be? Because, to be a leader for Christ, we must put off our own personal agendas and adopt His will and ways! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32727&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Apathy, in my opinion as a pastor and researcher, is becoming more and more rampant in the American church. At the same time, fewer and fewer people are discussing or admitting that this is a real problem. So, is apathy really a problem? Consider that Christians, as a whole, do not participate in regular Bible studies or small groups. They do not have mentors or people in their lives to encourage and spur them on. Fewer and fewer Christians are... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31701&view=post&blogid= Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Some Valuable NOTES on BIBLICAL PREACHING http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31540&view=post&blogid= Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Half a century ago, an American pastor named Francis Schaeffer opened his home in Switzerland to anyone who was struggling with the basic questions of life. It was the beginning of L'Abri, a word meaning 'shelter.' http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36284&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 16 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36165&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Church of Sardis http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33357&view=post&blogid= Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 It is our goal that you and your congregation is Equipped to be Discipled and Encouraged togrow and develop spiritually. Then help teach others these principles. We specialize in designing these resources to be used by pastors so they can in turn teach others these principles of discipleship. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33034&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 A Profile of Servant LeadershipWe usually know what the world calls us to, but do you know what God calls you to? The Bible calls us to a higher level of excellence; one of vision, love, integrity, and functionality. That is what I call "Incarnational Leadership." It simply means that I will lead the way Christ led. I will not lead the way the world wants me to. Incarnational represents the view that we are to leave the ways of the world and its ways of leadership, and turn to the ways of Christ. As He was Incarnational, we can be too... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32726&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31700&view=post&blogid= Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Those who hear us preach ought to be able to go back to the Scriptures, Berean like (Acts 17:11), tracing the same truth we have brought out from them, and see that what has been preached is not only true in general, but truth drawn from the preaching portion we have used. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31539&view=post&blogid= Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 These are not good days for the evangelical church as three recent books agree: 'No Place for Truth' by David Wells; 'Power Religion' by Michael Horton; and 'Ashamed of the Gospel' by John MacArthur. Though the titles speak clearly, the subtitles are even more revealing. Respectively, they are: Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36283&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 15 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36164&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Church of Thyatira http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33356&view=post&blogid= Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you Willing to Improve Your Preaching? What About Your Words? When we preach, and whether we use a pulpit or not, we are the "vicars" of Christ on earth-His ambassadors and representatives. In addition, we have been given the stewardship of a special call to proclaim His precepts in truth. In so doing, we are to preach in His power, in clarity, and in genuineness with passion and conviction. And, to top it off, we need to make sure our words are edifying and never condescending or evil. Because, when we preach, we are leading others to Christ. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33033&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400