Readings from the Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 Meeting

How Spiritual Reading Arms Us for Battle

But in addition to these basic lessons, I’ve learned a few other things that run a little deeper than the obvious. Life in the Trenches One need only watch the news for five minutes to know that this world has become a bastion of paganism more and more emboldened in its persecution of those who […]

How to Have Spirit Meetings!

It’s nice to have a special place that is all your own; where you may check in for rest and rejuvenation, undertake Spirit Meetings with your guides and angels and fill your cup with the wonders of your Higher Self. In order to have the special meetings you have to take time each day in quiet and stillness to connect

How To: Reading Plans & Devotionals

Reading Plans and Devotionals in the Olive Tree Bible App are sure to encourage you to spend more time in God's Word. Check out this video to learn how.

12 Random Questions I Would Like to Ask Pastors

What’s your least favorite part of doing pastoral ministry? For me, I think it’s having confrontational meetings—even though I know they’re necessary at times.

Why Should I Start a Bible Reading Plan?

"A plan gives you a roadmap so that you know where you're going."

Start Actually Reading the Bible

Morning Word is the daily email that helps you actually read the Bible. There is one goal for Morning Word: to spend meaningful time with God.This plan is designed to help you slow down while reading through the Scriptures — just the text, no devotionals — and spend time praying, reflecting, and applying what you read.

Reading The Bible Among Other Things

A blog about Christian Apologetics, theology, gives answers to atheist criticisms etc. The author of this blog takes a cerebral approach to his faith.

Church Business Meetings … Ughh?

iYou hear the stories. You may have sat through a few that got … spirited. You may have been the one that got … spirited. Maybe you see it on the church calendar and decide to take that…

For the Love of Faith, Justice, and Broccoli: What Our Editors Are Reading

Lately, I have been checking on my seedlings with a near-maternal compulsion.

So a Diver, Krill, and God Walk Into a Whale: What Our Editors Are Reading

Is it time to stop praying and reading and start doing?

Talking and praying about your problems are a good start but you must do more if you want to change. You must practically apply God's Word to your life.

Closing Out on a Church Business Meeting … wa..hoo?

The final gathering of Evergreen as a church family was last night. We had a business meeting. How exciting was I? Some might read that with skepticism in your head’s voice. What, you don’t have vo…

What I Learned from Reading Through the Bible in a Year

As homeschool teachers, we tend to focus most on the things our children need to learn. We ourselves regularly learn along the way, of course, but we don’t always take time to really dig into…

Stuck in meetings all day? Salvation is at hand

We spend 10 hours a week preparing for or in meetings, half of which are a waste of time. How can we make them work for us?

3 Meetings You Should Be Having at Your Church

Meetings have a bad reputation, especially in churches. They are stereotypically long, boring, and unfocused. How can we make them more productive?

Reading Between The Lines: 7 Things Missionaries Aren’t Telling You

Perhaps you hesitate asking missionaries questions about their personal life for fear of prying. Ever wonder what they’re not telling you?

3 Things You Must Do Before Any Meeting, Conversation, or Meal

Taking 5 minutes to check in before you dive in can be the difference between chaos and grace.

When you pray, you have a private meeting with the Creator of the Universe

Quotes, infographics, memes and more resources for the New Evangelization.

How to Tell Your Mission Moment at the Next Meeting

A mission moment is a short and inspiring, powerful example of how your organization is making an impact, which can be repeated by others.