Monthly Teaching Letter Archives

THE PURPOSE, POWER AND PATTERN OF LIVING A LIFE Of THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE

December, 2004 Dear Friends, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless (say good things about) his name. (Why?) For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

November, 2004 Dear Friends, My advisory team has suggested that I share a big picture view of the ministry with all of you, as I am involved with many different ministry forums and many different groups of men. This will … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? A STUDY ON THE LIFE OF JESUS

October, 2004 Dear Friends, “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah … Continue reading

WHY GO TO WORK?
HOW TO MAKE 8:00 TO 5:00 – MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – COUNT FOR ETERNITY

Dear Friends, Although the answer to the above question seems obvious, e.g., to earn a living, to experience the self-esteem that comes from success at work, etc., for us as Christians we must let the Scriptures define our perspective on … Continue reading

“FIND REST, O MY SOUL, IN GOD ALONE MY HOPE COMES FROM HIM.”

Dear Friends, Who or what are you hoping in? And what are you hoping for? “Some people have no hope because they believe that life is meaningless. Others have an illegitimate hope, trusting in the promises (lies) of this world. … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FROM THE LEADERSHIP BIBLE

Dear Friends, You’ve heard the story: The beautiful girl kisses the slimy frog and turns it into a handsome prince. Quite a transformation, but nothing compared to what the Lord has done for us. He turns broken, sinful, rebellious creatures … Continue reading

A TEACHING ON FINANCIAL GIVING

Dear Friends, I am part of a ministry team at Reflections yet each of us is responsible for our own financial support. In the past, our Board of Directors has asked me to share a teaching with those I serve … Continue reading

IT’S NOT GOOD FOR MAN TO BE ALONE

Dear Friends, "Geese increase their flying range by seventy-one percent by flying in their "V" formation. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. When a goose gets out of line it immediately … Continue reading

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM JESUS?

"What do you want?" Jesus asked "The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on." — Proverbs 16:26 Dear Friends, "Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" (John 1:38) "In the end we … Continue reading

BECOMING "ONE THING" PEOPLE

Dear Friends, "The spiritual journey requires an intense concentration on God’s point of view and will cause an intense narrowing of all our interests on earth and an immense broadening of our interests in heaven." (Jonathan Edwards) "If Christianity is … Continue reading

"ONLY ONE THING NEEDED" INTIMACY WITH GOD

Dear Friends, Recently, as I drove home from meeting with a friend who is earnestly seeking intimacy with the Lord and his wife I saw the invitation on the church marquee: "Come learn the Biblical Principles on Financial Management" or … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD*
ACCOUNTABILITY – AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION

Dear Friends, As we begin the New Year with resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, be better husbands, fathers, wives, etc., let’s heed the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It’s like the story … Continue reading