Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

GENESIS 1:1 Genesis 1 TWISTED SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:1–2 Some religions of the world believe God formed the world from pre-existent matter rather than creating it from nothing. Some also believe there to be a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. These verses however indicate God created the world from nothing, ex nihilo. Belief … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Many utter the phrase “God told me” or “God said to me” without thinking twice about how listeners hear those words. Most preachers and teachers use the phrase to mean God made clear to them how to live in light of a particular situation. … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023

Wise Pastors Understand Emotions I’ve lived and pastored near Detroit, Michigan for almost six years now. It’s a city that has rightly earned the moniker “The Motor City.” The automobile industry dominates our economy, and this goes well beyond the Big 3 automakers: Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Thousands of smaller companies supply the Big 3 … More For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023