Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
Bible verses are great, I mean for believers of course. For us, they either confirm something in which we believe, offer a source of comfort in the midst of pains, or give something to cling to when life’s stuff gets us down. But for those who don’t know God, words of Scripture offer little more than pleasantries at best or condemnation and judgment heaped on by well-meaning Christians at worst. Let me be clear, I love God’s Word. I trust it {Read More}
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 Involve your children in ministry opportunities. Teach, train, and mentor by doing devotions on serving, giving, and what God’s view of money {Read More}
When it comes to sharing the how and why of salvation in Jesus Christ believers can sometimes become tongue-tied, shy, and self-conscious. What if I say something wrong? I may say the Scripture wrong? What if I botch it all? My pastor recently spent a Sunday evening service walking our congregation through a well-known method called the Romans Road. It allows believers to share the gospel confidently without worrying “Where was that scripture?” All you need is your Bible and {Read More}
Evangelism, just the word can make some go into cold chills thinking that they will have to go out and beat people over the head with the gospel message. Growing up in a traditional church, we had a program where people would go out one night of the week and “share the gospel.” I grew up thinking that was evangelism. It wasn’t until I was a student at New Orleans Seminary that I realized that evangelism was really just loving {Read More}
Going down, I smiled at the only other person in the elevator. She was tiny; only about 5’ tall. Her uniform and cart of supplies told me that she cleaned for the hotel. She had thick, curly, dark brown hair. The colorful scarf that tied it back revealed her God-given streaks of gray, with a concentration at the front. She smiled back. As we approached my floor I said, “Have a good day!” With just 10 seconds to respond, her {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
