Here are three prayers that you can use for your child in their public or private school. Prayer of Protection My God in Heaven, o Righteous Father, please put your hedge of protection over my child/children today and to watch over those who mean them harm. I know that sometimes people can be cruel and hurt them with words so I pray that they are kept from embarrassing situations and from being publically humiliated by what others do or say.... Read more
Here are three short prayers to pray for doctors and nurses. Pray for All Men We are actually command to pray at all times and for all men and women. Paul writes to Timothy “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling” (1st Tim 2:8) and “pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1st Thess 5:18) “praying... Read more
Here are three prayers for the teacher or educator that you can pray for your teacher or for yourself. Bless the Blessers I can still remember some of my favorite teachers in my life, from elementary school all the way through seminary and they have been such a tremendous blessing to me that I still carry with me the things that they taught and modeled and I don’t mean just the head knowledge they gave me but the way they... Read more
How can a Christian use a cross reference when they’re studying the Bible? How can this help? Does this help? Cross Reference Bibles Most Bibles have cross references in Scripture passages so that a person can look at the other Bible passages that relate to the one that had a cross reference on it. For example, Paul wrote in Romans 1:17 that “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The... Read more
What things can you do to help you study the Bible better? Praying to the Helper Just before Jesus was about to go to the cross to die for our sins and take upon Himself the wrath of God, He said that He would send a Helper. Jesus said “the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you”... Read more
How can a pastor preside over or officiate a funeral? What are some helpful guidelines? Consultation The eulogy can be read by the pastor officiating the service, which could be a memorial or a graveside service, or both. The preferences of the family obviously are of first and foremost consideration. What they seem to feel is important must become important for the minister. Out of respect for the deceased family member, their family will have the final say on what... Read more
Are there certain ways that a pastor or minister should officiate a wedding? What are the guidelines? The Traditions of Marriage I love tradition and some of the weddings I’ve had the privilege of officiating had some of the most beautiful vows I have ever heard and came complete with the most cherished traditions I’ve ever seen. Things like the father giving the bride away, the couples throwing rice or better yet, bird seed at the newly married couple, the... Read more
Many people judge churches by the number of cars in a parking lot or people in the pew so how can a man pastor a small church effectively? God is in the Small Things God has no respect for persons any more than He does for size. God looks at the heart and not at the outward appearance and He is not interested in how large a church is but how the member’s hearts are bent toward serving and glorifying... Read more
How does a church choose a deacon? What are the qualifications and disqualifications for a deacon? The Bible Model If a church is deciding on who to choose and church deacon and how it must be done, we need look no further than the Bible to find the outline of the qualifications. These biblical qualifications must take precedence over the man’s personality, popularity, and personal appearance. I’m not saying these things are not important. I am saying that they are... Read more
What makes for an effective spiritual leader? What attributes or skills are needed to be one? Biblical Leaders If you want to find good models of spiritual leaders, all you have to do is read the Bible. It doesn’t say they were perfect but they were called by God and He placed them where He decided best for His purposes. It is not our decision but “God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose”... Read more
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