6-18-17 Mentor A mentor is a wise & trusted counselor or teacher The word “mentor” is not used in the Bible; many mentor relationships appear. 2 Thessalonians 3:7 -For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, Philippians 4:9 -Keep putting into practice … Continue reading Mentor Outline
Tag: Samuel
Hidden Faults
We are all sinners. We all need Jesus! When we face our sin, we are to turn to Jesus with repentant hearts and we are forgiven. The question then is what about the sin’s we don’t know about? The sins we cannot see? The Psalmist asked God to provide cleansing from “hidden faults.” He admitted … Continue reading Hidden Faults
Prayers of a Parent
As a parent, life changes completely. Our focus, our time, everything is different. We want the very best for our children. The most important part of our lives should be the most important part of their lives – Jesus. As both a Christian and a parent, the ultimate question that we hope is answered with … Continue reading Prayers of a Parent
As an Angel
In 1 Samuel 29, we read of Achish telling David that he is “blameless in (his) sight as an angel of God.” Those are some kind words for David. Even so, the Philistines were going off to battle, but they didn’t want David to go with them. They were concerned that he would become an … Continue reading As an Angel
Fat of Rams
Saul disobeyed the command of the Lord to utterly destroy the Amalekites. He saved the best sheep, oxen, calves and lambs. Anything that was good he kept. Anything that he saw as worthless he destroyed. But God commanded everything was to be utterly destroyed. Saul said the best was spared to sacrifice to the Lord, … Continue reading Fat of Rams
Fill Your Horn
King Saul was told to destroy the Amalekites; he was given a command from the Lord. He disobeyed that command and God said, “I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the LORD … Continue reading Fill Your Horn
Pouring Out
Prayer is often overcomplicated. There are so many books, sermons, and seminars telling people how to pray. Over the years I have heard numerous people say that they “don’t know how to pray” or that they think they are “praying wrong.” Some people are closed off when they approach God, despite the truth that God … Continue reading Pouring Out
Get Going
There are moments in life when I need to be given a swift kick to get going. Remember Moses making excuses again and again when God called him to lead the people out of Egypt? Well Moses isn’t the only one who knows how to drag feet. I’m sure we all have been there; my … Continue reading Get Going
Replacing Trust with Statistics
David committed an awful sin when he counted the people. The Bible says that he was “replacing trust with statistics.” With taking a census, David was able to see how many people he had at his disposal and he could then put his trust in those great numbers. We do the same thing all the … Continue reading Replacing Trust with Statistics
Paid Them No Mind
Many people will speak poorly about you. You cannot get through life with everyone liking you and with everyone treating you well. When someone is saying things about you, there are moments when it is best to pay them no mind. There are instances when the devil is trying to get to you through their … Continue reading Paid Them No Mind
