http://setapart1.com Ministry, scripture studies for real people Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:59:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Leadership is tricky. You see, you can never really lead someone where you yourself aren’t prepared to go. It’s like asking a store clerk where the toilet paper is located – most of them will point and say something like “Over there on aisle 14.” But one time I asked, ... http://setapart1.com/?p=648 It was right there in front of me and I glanced right over it not realizing that it was to be that diamond in the rough. It’s found in the opening verse of the book of Hosea and simply reads, “in the days of Uzziah.”  Now some might be thinking ... http://setapart1.com/?p=641 In reading through Acts Chapter 8 one man really stood out to me. The man Philip. He was a man moved by Jesus. He wasn't seeking fame or glory. He wasn't after position or power. Philip new he was a sinner who had been saved from his sin by ... http://setapart1.com/?p=629 Resolved? A New Years Treatise. Happy New Year! It’s that time again, and everyone I know is hoping for a fantastic year, filled with positive changes, earth-sweeping good vibes and a dash of recovery on so many levels. And who doesn’t love a clean slate, a fresh start, or a new beginning? That’s ... http://setapart1.com/?p=620 A great video from Mars Hill Church. Check them out at www.marshillchurch.org. http://setapart1.com/?p=616 Some days I am struck with wonder when I think about the Incarnation. To be honest, it doesn’t happen often enough, but there is something about this season – even in the midst of front yard snow-globes and endless lines at the mall - something that is mysterious and magical. Now, ... http://setapart1.com/?p=608 We always hear that the enemy wants to take down Christian leaders. We read passages stating that the enemy goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour. Many times Christian leaders sadly are too busy or maybe to confidant in their own power that they forget that the ... http://setapart1.com/?p=599 Matthew 3:1 Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, Mat 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Mat 3:3 For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN ... http://setapart1.com/?p=577 I think worship is overused… okay let me clarify. It’s not wrong and it’s not that I don’t like it, or that I don’t love it. The exact opposite is true. But “worship” has become commercialized. And yet again, do not misunderstand and please do not think that I have ... http://setapart1.com/?p=568 Let me Review: Every true Christian wants to experience joy Our problem is settling for joy that comes and goes too quick Our joy and God’s glory are uniquely tied together God’s glory is defined as the visible display of His value or worth There are two ways of seeing the glory of God There is ... http://setapart1.com/?p=559