I cannot improve on Paul’s words to a young elder named Timothy but based on Paul's writings I offer five lines of encouragement for you. The post Dear new elder, here are 5 things to consider as you begin appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The most important thing about fasting is to realize that fasting is to be done for a purpose—a God-centered, biblical purpose. The post What is the purpose of fasting? appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A Bible, passport, some gear and a change of clothes. That’s about all Southern Seminary and Boyce College students need as they venture out to support missionaries serving throughout the world. The post Praying for Southern mission teams appeared... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’ve seen too many people in vocational ministry fail to launch. The post Five terrible reasons for surrendering to vocational ministry appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We asked a few faculty members to recommend one new book and two old ones in the same category for summer reading. The post This summer, read two old books for every new one appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Fear forces us to depend on the Lord, and in that case, fear can be a very helpful thing. The post How do I overcome my fear of evangelism? appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I know this might sound like a lot of effort but it is worth every second to have God’s word stored up in our hearts. The post How to remember the Bible passages you memorize appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Father, as I preach, guide me in truth. Protect me from error. Show them he’s true. Let them taste of his beauty. The post Hope for the weary preacher appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Wouldn’t it be easier just to stay put and read a little more? The post Should I go to seminary? appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
You can say, “No,” and you can say, “Lord.” But you cannot say, “No, Lord.” The post Wherever he leads, I’ll go . . . will you? appeared first on Southern Equip. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]