by Terry_Powell | May 4, 2016 | Relationships
The only surefire way to avoid criticism is to do nothing. In a span of 45 years of ministry, here are response suggestions that I’ve learned the hard way. 1. Not every critic or criticism merits a response. If I defend myself from every salvo, the effort...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 24, 2016 | Church Leadership and Ministry
Feeling incompetent for required tasksDoubts about fruitfulnessConflicts/oppositionWeariness from overworkPhysical infirmitiesPersonal burdens or family tensions Those are just some of the reasons we get discouraged and our motivation for ministry wanes.Here are three...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 16, 2016 | All
If you lead a group of Christ-followers, you’re on a safari for ways to enhance the relational atmosphere, even when it’s a task-oriented venue. Occasionally I utilize a structured but creative activity that provides a social lubricant and increases bonding among...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 1, 2016 | Relationships
My son and daughter-in-law were wed on the beach in South Carolina in 2004. I wrote this poem for them and read it during the ceremony. May their marriage and the marriage of your children last “as long as forever.” Terry 3/31/16How long should you love this beautiful...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 24, 2016 | Christian Living in the Trenches
The following questions help shuttle God’s Word from my head to my heart. I often use them to keep my devotional study of a passage from becoming too sterile or academic. Undoubtedly there’s overlap to some of these questions, and not every Bible passage offers an...
