Articles Tagged 'Gentleness'

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8GHT: The Revolutionary Power of Witnesses

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 called Phil Ware continues his series called 8GT -- Eight Truths that Turned the World Upside Down -- and focuses on finding those seeking Jesus and being witnesses to them of the great things Jesus has

Let's be witnesses with those here, near, and far like the first followers of Jesus did!

Not Ashamed!

Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins bring us this week's ToGather with a focus on being bold and not ashamed of Jesus or his gospel, the good news our world needs in these dark times.

When people indicate they are open to talking about Jesus, I had better take the opportunity. There might not be another one.

Using Every Opportunity to Be Salt

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to be salt to a world of decay, flavorlessness, and bland hope.

With the genuine seeker, the struggling follower longing to be more godly, and those broken by life, the Lord used tender language filled with grace and mercy.

Wearing Jesus

Max Lucado reminds us that when we are baptized, we are clothed with Christ, so what people see in us they attribute to Jesus!

Are you letting this Garment set your style?

The Revolutionary Power of Witnesses

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on being witnesses of the great things Jesus has done.

Let’s be witnesses with those here, near, and far (Acts 1:8) like the first followers of Jesus did!

Lead with Gentleness

Tom Norvell reminds us that gentleness is essential in today's divided world because we know that Jesus is near.

In a society where parents are overwhelmed, overbooked, overworked, and overstressed, I can be a voice of gentleness!

Words to Say

Phil Ware shares how the Holy Spirit convicted him about the kind of speech he, and we must use in a world that has gone crazy at attacking each other.

What can I as a believer in Jesus actually do to make a difference in the tasteless and vile language that comes from every side, quarter, and position?

Marketplace Ministry

Brian McCutchen reminds us that 1/3 of our life is spent working so we need to be aware that God doesn't have us where we are by accident.

What are you going to do with this third of your life?

I Choose

Max Lucado reminds us that our life is made by what we choose to do with our character and our heart.

We have a huge impact on our day by what we decide to choose!

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Phil Ware continues his short series on the Holy Spirit focusing on dancing with the Spirit and keeping in step with the Spirit.

Can you dance with the Holy Spirit

Easter is Still with Us?

Rubel Shelly reminds us that Easter is not over as long as Jesus' followers, Christians, his disciples, live out the evidence of his resurrection in their lives by the way they treat others.

We're done with leftovers and the eggs are put away, but Easter still remains!

She Had An Abortion

Many times, our zeal to condemn sin can make the vulnerable among us feel alienated from God.

How big of a sin can God forgive?

GO_fearlessly

Phil Ware completes the shift series with the theme of going fearlessly, and focuses on sharing our hope and following the Great Commission.

Is this outside your EEZ?

A Tact Attack

Rubel Shelly shares his insights on tact, telling the truth, kindness, sophistry, avoidance, and sugar coating the truth.

What do you mean my dog is on the roof?

A Good Day

Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.

How can it be a good day when you don't get your

The Forgotten Virtue

Gentleness is often forgotten in today's world, but it is one of the most lauded virtues in Scripture and we must display it to be God's people.

When is the last time you heard someone praised from being gentle?

The Inner Self

We are so caught up in looking good and yet do so little to focus on what really makes us beautiful and fit!

What are you doing for the inside?

A Mom Takes Her Stand

A mom reminds us how to use a gentle answer to deal with a difficult problem.

What's a mom to do?

Thermostat or Thermometer?

We can be situation complainers -- thermostats -- or situation changers -- thermometers; Jesus' will, however, is that we be salt, light, and examples who display the fruit of the Spirit.

Are you a situation complainer or an environment changer?