Author: ourCOG

Further Thoughts on Redemption…

We are certainly not as familiar with the original usage of redemption as we would like to think. (Pop culture loves to over use this term; leaning toward payback or comeback). Redemption refers to the practice of buying back prisoners of war out of their captivity. A stronger, larger enemy had them in a foreign [...] »

Take What the Defense is giving….

Leadership… Sometimes you have to let the game come to you. Take what the defense is giving. I’m not talking about battling the enemy. When facing Satan we are be aggressive and decisive. I’m speaking primarily about leading those God has entrusted to our care. As leaders we often have bold and daring visions of [...] »

A Special Message to LMRs: New Curriculum for Children’s Ministries

<!--StartFragment--> Please ask your children’s pastor to consider ordering the brand new children's curriculum from Church of God World Missions, called The Great Commission Adventures! It is fantastic! World Missions has launched a new curriculum for children ages 7-12. For $15, this 13-week study—for use on Sunday or midweek—is designed to take children on an adventure around the wor... »

41. I am thankful for Sunday Mornings…

I have always loved the church family--or in my case, families. I was telling someone yesterday that the reason my local church means so much to me, is because this group of people (wherever it has been) is my "real" and "primary" family relationship ... »