Pastors

Many of us lead children and give them memory verses to learn. But do we practice what we preach?

Learn about group members through their favorite verses.

Help group members consider the promises that Jesus has made.

I was cleaning up the living room, picking up newspapers and throwing toys into the toy box, muttering about how many pairs of shoes were on the floor instead of in the closet.

Your effectiveness as a leader depends a lot on what you do when no one is looking—the private spiritual disciplines you engage in to grow closer to Jesus.

I've noticed that different people interpret what that means in different ways.

The horizon—the color of ashes—promises a storm. The muddled snow, which had been melting, is arrested by the returning cold.

Last month, many readers responded to my column on Sabbath. Many of the comments and questions were focused on rules: which day of the week should it be? What should be prohibited?