by Douglas Bookman, PhD | May 10, 2022 | Poimenas
Ezra is a biblical figure much to be admired and emulated. And yet, for reasons understandable (but insufficient), he seems perpetually consigned to the lesser-known category of Old Testament heroes. One reason is that although Ezra plays an important role in two...
by Aaron Kilian | May 10, 2022 | Poimenas
I want to address a relationship in the local church that really matters, which could be the single most important relationship in the church. It is the relationship between a worship leader and the senior pastor / lead pastor, as viewed from the perspective of a...
by Tim Sigler | Mar 22, 2022 | Poimenas
How good is your word? A contract may be defined as an agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law. This is why such agreements are often described as being “legally binding.” Contracts may be written or spoken. Yet, as many of us have learned the hard way, an...
by Dr. David Burgraff | Mar 22, 2022 | Poimenas
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 19051 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the Word of God, So that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11:3,...
by Stephen Davey | Jan 18, 2022 | Poimenas
Deep and abiding friendships are increasingly rare. The truth is, not only is the world filled with lonely people, but the church is too. And although we are surrounded by people whose faces we recognize, could we really count on them as true friends? FORGING...
by Gary Hallquist, DMin, DWS | Jan 18, 2022 | Poimenas
Not long ago I stood over the casket of a precious friend whose life on earth was taken from her by brain cancer. I watched as her faithful adoring husband tried desperately to console himself—he was mildly successful. They had prayed. Many had prayed. For years. The...