The Preach It, Teach It Blog http://www.preachitteachit.org/ Recent Posts on the PITI Blog en The Preach It, Teach It Blog http://www.preachitteachit.org/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.preachitteachit.org/ Recent Posts on the PITI Blog TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0600 Kid Theology http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/november/article/kid-theology/ Bethany wandered into the living room with a piece of scrap paper in her hand. She was not quite... Bethany wandered into the living room with a piece of scrap paper in her hand. She was not quite two years old and she enjoyed scribbling and pretending to write. "Here you are, Mommy," she said. "This is for everyone in the world." I looked up from the cross-stitch sampler I...

]]> Family kholford@secadventist.org Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0600 Global Evangelism and the Blues Brothers http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/november/article/global-evangelism-and-the-blues-brothers/ What about your life would change today if you accepted and submitted to the fact that you are,... What about your life would change today if you accepted and submitted to the fact that you are, indeed, on a mission from God? Do you have to wear a pith helmet and tote an over-sized Bible to be a missionary?  The eighties cult classic starring Dan Akroyd and John Belushi doesn’t exactly seem...

]]> Christ in Culture Church Ministry Missions jeff.goins@gmail.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:42:00 -0600 Extend Hospitality in Troubled Times http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/november/article/extend-hospitality-in-troubled-times/ In our first 20 years of marriage, my wife and I seldom welcomed guests. Our parents had not... In our first 20 years of marriage, my wife and I seldom welcomed guests. Our parents had not modeled this in our childhoods, and we didn’t realize how wonderful it is to offer hospitality to others. Now hardly a month goes by that we don’t fellowship regularly around our table with old and new...

]]> Christ in Culture Church Ministry Discipleship donm@stonebriar.org Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:00 -0600 What If You Knew? http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/november/article/what-if-you-knew/ I am sure we have all been asked, or pondered the question on our own, “What would you do... I am sure we have all been asked, or pondered the question on our own, “What would you do differently, if you knew you only had 6 months to live?”  A truly contented person might respond, “Nothing, I’m already doing what I would do under those circumstances.”  But then there are the rest...

]]> Discipleship Family Preaching markmarikos@gmail.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0600 Enter Into Joy http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/enter-into-joy/ Genesis 43 recounts the reunion of Joseph and his long-lost brothers. The moving story in this... Genesis 43 recounts the reunion of Joseph and his long-lost brothers. The moving story in this chapter paints a picture of brothers expressing fear, guilt, grief and pain. Emotions are a part of who we are-of how God created us. They are powerful and can control every other aspect of our lives...

]]> Church Ministry Discipleship Family btuttle@harvestchurchinternational.com Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:56:00 -0500 When You Get To The End Of Your Rope http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/when-you-get-to-the-end-of-your-rope/ The phone rang, and a friend called. She was feeling low, and unable to cope: could she come and... The phone rang, and a friend called. She was feeling low, and unable to cope: could she come and spend a couple of days with us? "Yes! Of course! We'd love to see you!' I heard my voice say. After a few more minutes of chatter I put down the telephone and slumped into a chair. I was exhausted!...

]]> Family kholford@secadventist.org Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0500 The Passionate Christian Leader http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/the-passionate-christian-leader/ The Christian leader that builds his role on Christ-centered bedrock is blessed with a sound... The Christian leader that builds his role on Christ-centered bedrock is blessed with a sound foundation for setting priorities and is more faithfully followed because those he leads know the basis for his direction. There are certain non-negotiables for setting appropriate priorities:

Identify and...

]]> Church Ministry Leadership Tom@lutzgroup.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:33:00 -0500 Why Tarantulas Are Always Female http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/why-tarantulas-are-always-female/ "Mommy, tarantulas are always lady spiders, aren't they?" Nathan's interest in... "Mommy, tarantulas are always lady spiders, aren't they?" Nathan's interest in creepy-crawlies had been aroused ever since he could crawl fast enough to catch one of the wood-lice that would occasionally venture across our living-room carpet. At first he was just interested in their...

]]> Family kholford@secadventist.org Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:13:00 -0500 Oh, The Stories We Will Tell http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/oh-the-stories-we-will-tell/ I am irrepressibly drawn to tales of unlikely success. Of course we all want the princess to escape... I am irrepressibly drawn to tales of unlikely success. Of course we all want the princess to escape the clutches of the evil dragon, but in fairy tales we expect the hero/heroine to come out ahead. They were destined for greatness, and that’s plain to everyone.

Real-life stories of nitty-gritty...

]]> Discipleship mariahsecrest@yahoo.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:56:00 -0500 Honor Others: The Key to Unity http://www.preachitteachit.org/pastor-to-pastor/blog/archive-list/post/archive/2009/october/article/honor-others-the-key-to-unity/ As we seek to be obedient, the blessings of honoring one another pour out into the body of Christ.... As we seek to be obedient, the blessings of honoring one another pour out into the body of Christ. It really is the key to proper functioning. (1 Cor. 12:12, 27) Just like our physical bodies work best when all the various parts are functioning properly, the spiritual body of Christ is at its best...

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