The statement that a desk is a not so good place from which to observe the world is credited to John le Carre. This a pen name of a British author of espionage novels. In my traveling about I had heard it attributed to a preacher. It is advice that I still give to young pastors. The technological age has brought us many advantages, so many in fact that they are…
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89TH District Assembly Indianapolis District Church of the Nazarene Download the District Superintendent Report Audio (Click to Open, Right-Click and Save As to Download)
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The 2013-2017 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene is now available. This document outlines the HISTORY, CONSTITUTION, GOVERNMENT, and RITUAL of the Church of the Nazarene. You can download the Manual from the link below or click here to purchase a hardcopy from the Nazarene Publishing House. Download the 2013-2017 Manual
Read More7 Steps for Conflict Resolution
7 Steps for Conflict Resolution by Darryl J. Bogatay In a time when global positioning systems are available for our cars, desktop, and cell phones, how does the location of conflict resolution remain so evasive? Jesus gives us the coordinates, but it’s up to us to get there. Conflict resolution is located at the intersection where love, holy boldness, wisdom, and Matthew 18:15-20 merge. After three decades as a pastor,…
Read MoreEndure or Embrace: A case for Living life
Today we are experiencing winter. There is snow on the ground, a chill in the air and a log on the fire. Winter is beautiful if you have the luxury of gazing at it from the warm side of a window, with a hot cup of coffee and a good book as companions. When I was a child I prayed for snow days. As an adult they are no longer…
Read MoreAre You An Encourager?
Barnabas is called the Son of encouragement. His real name is Joseph, but every time we encounter him in the Bible he is encouraging someone. We first encounter him when he has made a generous donation to the church early in the book of Acts. Generosity and Encouragement go together. You are not likely to pass along encouragement if you don’t posses a generous spirit. We all want someone to encourage us, but…
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Each of these items help with moving ahead. The rear view mirror helps you to see where you have been and to make sure that it is safe to change lanes. The side view mirror gives you another view. You can make sure that you are free to continue on your trip. the windshield allows you to see what is ahead. Do you realize that life is a lot like this? …
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Early in the morning. For some these are very sweet words, for others not so much. One lady told me that in regard to getting up early:”She would just as soon go on to heaven, as to have to get up early.” Some are by nature ‘night owls’ while the rhythm for others is to arise before the sun. The purpose of this is not to extol the…
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