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 | Feb 11, 2016 | All
What biblical perspectives keep me from settling for mediocrity as a communicator of God’s Word? Whereas my previous two posts focused on encouragement for teachers, this one examines texts or insights that have challenged or convicted me.1. God evaluates our...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 6, 2016 | All
When fatigue, criticism, spiritual warfare, feelings of inadequacy, or some form of failure threaten to sabotage our ministry of handling God’s Word, what Bible verses and truths can sustain us for the long haul?In my previous post, I cited six truths with...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 15, 2016 | All |
What follows is a journal entry from 2005. The first part sounds bleak. I was knee-deep in a depressive episode and couldn’t slog my way out. I’m posting it to show you how depression expresses itself in the minds or emotions of some Christian workers you may know...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 26, 2015 | All, Stories to Encourage and Inform
In the late 1700s, the British economy relied heavily on the slave trade from Africa. Most captives toiled on large plantations owned by Britishers in the West Indies. The annual export of slaves from Africa’s western coast exceeded 100,000.A year after...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 16, 2015 | All, Stories to Encourage and Inform
An incident in Jack Murray’s life showed that weakness is not a hindrance to usefulness in God’s kingdom. His son, George, told this story in chapel while he served as President of Columbia International University. Jack, a traveling evangelist decades ago, was...
