MJLarkin

The Benefit Of Uniting Families

When a problem is bigger than one individual or family can solve, sometimes it is God’s intention that it be shared with the leaders of the church and them the members.  As the church becomes concerned about a problem which threatens one of its families, the other families will be drawn together. Many times it helps to [...]

The Benefit Of Self-Examination

God suggests that each of us maintain a periodic program of self-examination. “For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.” (1 Cor. 11:31) “But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.” (1 Cor. 11:32) “For whom the Lord loveth he chaseteneth…” (Heb. 12:6) You [...]

True Leadership

I’ve been reading and hearing a lot about leadership across the wire lately. Authenticity and uniqueness are two words that pop-up quite a bit when talking about leadership. Have you ever stopped to think about the tribulation you experience in your life is simple training for leadership?  Leadership in faith. 2 Cor. 1:3-4 says, “Blessed be God, even [...]

Prosperity Series Introduction

I don’t believe that God’s plan for the needs of man are fully realized; if they were, we wouldn’t see such wide-spread failure, poverty, sickness, and unhappiness among so many on earth in this life.  It is not, nor could it be God’s will for man to suffer misery and want.  It’s His will that we [...]

Quit Praying and Get Moving!

Man, I love this entries title.  It always seems like we call on God at the last minute, when we really should be calling upon him every minute! We find ourselves at an impasse often believing there’s no way out. Here’s a little clue, God helps those that  help themselves. Seriously, don’t quit praying.  But quit “just praying”, and [...]

What’s The First Thing You Should Be Looking For?

I’m a firm believer in, not just setting, but knowing my priorities. Too many times have I experienced defeat by having my priorities out-of-whack. And, I’ve witnessed many people on the fast track to reaching/achieving their goals all of a sudden fall short because their priorities were out-of-whack. The greatest sermon ever given to mankind is Jesus [...]