Proprietary in the Kingdom?
By Deborah Downs Basehore
“…and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship…” Exodus 35:31
Repeatedly throughout the book of Exodus we see God endowing the children of Israel with wisdom, knowledge and understanding for all manner of craftsmanship, workmanship, and leadership. I do not [...]
Why Forgive?
Written by Deborah Downs Basehore
Cor 2:7 “…you ought rather to forgive and comfort him lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.”
I have been thinking a lot over the last year about the concept of forgiveness. The more I thought on [...]
The Worship Leader: Worshiper and Servant
by Steve Pruitt
I get e-mails on a weekly basis from young worship leaders who are struggling to understand their calling. Many of them do not have role models or mentors to help them as they develop their calling and talent. Confusion and frustration often arises because of the lack of communication between church leadership and [...]
Free Backgrounds this Christmas
The “Other Testament”
by Josh Kelley
I just got back from my church’s annual camping trip. It’s a great time of living out community while smelling perpetually of campfire smoke.
On Sunday, we will hold our worship service (nothing reminds you that the church is us, not a building, like closing down the building for a Sunday).
Not only that, there [...]
The Affirmer and The Accuser
by Deborah Downs Basehore
As most people can relate to in their own lives, my past consists of many adventures both good and bad, feats great and small, and tales murky and clear. All these elements add up to one main pursuit in life – my search for identity.
Mysterious Words
by Matthew Peterson
Jesus the Good Shepherd was a master story-teller and a man of mystery. From His original invitation to His disciples, where in only a hand full of words He convinced men to leave everything and follow Him, to His teachings and answers to the questions of the Pharisees, Jesus would leave individuals and [...]
Plug In
by Sean Nickander
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Gen. 2:15
I’m becoming a bit of a techno-geek, and am using my computer for devotions, yellow pages, and communication. But as with all technology the battery gets low. So when you [...]