[su_quote]“Make sure you are always working hard at leading people towards Jesus – not towards you.”[/su_quote] Be honest… at the end of your small group meeting, which of these two thoughts would you prefer is on everyone’s mind? “Wow, my leader is so smart! He/she explained some very interesting things.” “Wow, the more I thought about that verse, the more I realized what God is saying.” The first statement isn’t necessarily bad (you definitely don’t want the opposite!); but if people are more impressed with YOU than God’s Word, you are way off course. Or to put it a…
How to Spot a Lie
“It didn’t sound like a lie!” If you knew it was a lie, would you continue to believe it? We are quick to assume we would never believe a lie. But sadly, we all fall prey to a few or more lies every day. The problem is that we don’t see them for what they really are. It Didn’t Sound Like a Lie! Our enemy, also known as the “Father of Lies,” has spent thousands of years perfecting his craft. And to make matters worse, he has already dealt with countless versions of people just like you. He knows…