by Terry_Powell | Nov 2, 2016 | All
Even giants pass away. Larry Richards, who died October 16, 2016 at age 85, is a case in point.As a Christian Education student at Wheaton Graduate School (1971-72), I took two of his classes. Far more formative was his prolific writing. You can see a recent...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 17, 2016 | All
“But” is a conjunction with impact. It precedes a contrary opinion, or introduces a stark contrast to the first part of a sentence. The term qualifies or completely negates what precedes it. *”I know I promised we’d get away this weekend, honey, but my boss expects...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 5, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
How can you tap into your group or family members’ positive memories of God’s interventions? How can you spark a celebration of His past deeds, leading to a corporate time of praise?1.Use a Hymn. Go online and find a high-quality choir rendition of “Great Is Thy...
by Terry_Powell | Sep 9, 2016 | All
What Not To Say After A Compliment Anyone to whom God has given the grace-gift of teaching will receive his or her share of verbal affirmations. I’ve had folks praise me for the clarity of truths I convey, for my passion, and my emphasis on application. Yet...
by Terry_Powell | Aug 27, 2016 | All |
Small group leaders, classroom Bible teachers, and leaders of staff meetings need to cultivate a warm, inviting atmosphere. Paying attention to the social climate will facilitate more interaction in Bible studies or enhance the contributions when the group members get...
