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Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group

Posted on February 21, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Using Ben Franklin’s Junto style questions in a small group to encourage discussion and reflection on how we can honor God and live out our faith in practical ways

Franklin organized a group of friends to provide a structured form of mutual improvement. The group, initially composed of twelve members, called itself the Junto (from the Spanish word junta, or assembly). The members of the Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, Continue reading Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group→

Encourage one another to take courage be strong

Posted on April 8, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

Jesus often said, “Take courage be strong,” using the Greek word tharséō — to be emboldened from within with unflinching courage. And he said we should encourage one another the same way. Sometimes we need this more than ever. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let Continue reading Encourage one another to take courage be strong→

Godly ways to resolve conflict

Posted on February 21, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

How does Conflict Start? Conflict doesn’t start in a vacuum. There is always history. Usually twisted and piled. Resolving these conflicts can be like pulling a strand from a pile of tangled rusty barbed wire. It won’t end well for anyone. Everyone will be bloodied. Unless God… Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good Continue reading Godly ways to resolve conflict→

When did Paul receive vision of heaven?

Posted on February 18, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

When did Paul receive his vision of heaven? He said it was fourteen years before writing the second letter to the Corinthians

Paul said he received the vision of heaven fourteen years before writing the second letter to the Corinthians. Most commentators date this second letter around 57 AD. That would mean the vision occurred around 43 AD.

Help for recovering from traumatic suffering

Posted on January 8, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

The God of peace can see your traumatic circumstance, and provide a way of escape that you may be able to bear it

Traumatic suffering usually causes a kind of tunnel vision that magnifies the trauma and keeps from revealing the path to recovery. But there is a way through the peace of God from the God of peace. He has gone through this traumatic path before you, so he can lead the way for you. These thoughts and verses were compiled over Continue reading Help for recovering from traumatic suffering→

7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology — A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

10 ways prayers are hindered — Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.

12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God — Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? — Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?

7 ways to restore the joy of your salvation — We have all walked through the slough of despond. It happens to everyone. Here are 7 proven ways to restore your joy.

God has numbered all my days and written them in his book — God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.