Articles Tagged 'Criticism'

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Family in the Fire

by Phil Ware · Mark 3 · Cross

Phil Ware continues his reflections and convictions on becoming a JesuShaped disciple, this time focusing on the dangers and difficulties the Lord faced from his religious adversaries.

Jesus is among the familiar trappings of his heritage of faith and immediate family, both of whom are dangerously toxic to him and his ministry at this point in his journey.

Jesus' Loose Lug Nuts and His RagTag Band

by Phil Ware · Luke 5

Phil Ware reminds us that we want to not only share in the Lord's Supper, but we also want our table to be like Levi's table of grace and friendship.

Could it be that we are more afraid of being contaminated by the world than motivated by Jesus to be salt and light?

Whatever Happened to the Gift of Affirmation?

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware shares insight into affirmation of God's leaders from the life of Jesus and the ministry of Paul.

What I had missed was the human element of this event in Jesus' life. The heavenly Father was affirming his Son!

Love the Family

by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 2:17

Patrick Odum reminds us that we can be better at loving the family of believers than we are doing now and that this change, this commitment to love, can make all the difference in the world.

Your church can be that kind of family, and it can begin with you being that kind of family member.

Tim Tebow Can't Win!?

by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 3:10-17 · Example

Rubel Shelly wades into the Tim Tebow issue with some good insight and a reminder to wait and see how this all turns out.

What's a young guy got to do?

Everyone Is a Critic

by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16-17 · Criticism

Rubel Shelly talks about how we all have begun to play the role of critic -- some are on the giving end and some on the receiving -- so how are we to act and respond in such a world?

What do we do and how do we act in a world of critics?

Sawdust and Two-by-Fours

by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 7:2-5 · Hypocrisy

Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.

What are we overlooking in ourselves to criticize others?

Worship in the Microsoft Age

by Patrick D. Odum · John 4:22-23 · Worship

Patrick Odum reminds us of the importance of church and how it may not be efficient, but is sure necessary.

What does worship really entail?

Something Better Than a Critic

by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 15:1 · Affirm

Rubel Reminds us that there are nearly always good things to say about others if we will look and most folks need something kind and encouraging said to them.

Isn't there anything nice to say?

How to Handle Criticism

by Rubel Shelly · Joshua 1:9 · Criticism

Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we have big dreams or want to be used by God significantly, we will have plenty of critics, but don't let them stop you and he gives several different pieces of good advice.

How do you handle it when people come down on you?

Sizzling!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:1-5 · Criticism

Criticism hurts and we often respond unappropriately and hurtfully only making things worse so why don't we take time, weed our own garden, and learn from it.