Feeling Rather Dry?
Luann Budd
I remember feeling so disconnected from the Lord. I was actively involved in ministry but feeling totally out of it. I had no idea what I needed, but I knew that I needed something.
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President's Blog
Luann Budd, president of NEWIM, blogs about the spiritual life of a leader, shares insight from what she is reading, and reflects on the call to Christian leadership.
Rest with Jesus
Jackie Rettberg
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31b, NIV).
When the Lord called His disciples to come away with Him to a quiet place to get some rest, He wasn’t inviting them to take a nap or cease from activity!
Read MoreMaturity in Christ
Jackie Rettberg
"He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:10-13, NIV).
Read MoreBirds and Prayer
Jackie Rettberg
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18)
This is a wonderful verse for anyone who thinks there is only one way to pray!
The Lord is a creator of variety!
Read MoreMinistry Leaders and Forgiveness
Jackie Rettberg
Forgiving someone who asks for our forgiveness is one thing. Forgiving someone who doesn’t is quite another. Nevertheless, because we have been forgiven, we are call by God to extend mercy, offer forgiveness, even to our enemies (Matthew 18). Here’s what I’ve learned about godly forgiveness:
Read MoreGod's Great Love Statement
Jackie Rettberg
In the book of Malachi chapter 1, verses 1 and 2, God makes one of the most amazing statements to His disobedient children, the nation of Israel! He says simply and clearly, “I have loved you!”
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