Author: Sacha Alexandre Mendes

“I Need Something Other Than the Gospel!”

“I Need Something Other Than the Gospel!”

Posted by | Jun 3, 2020 | |

I have talked to several people with a similar longing after spending time in counseling: “I need something else.” The context is typically a consistent failure to make changes in their life. When sincere Christians face a lack of progress in their Christian walk, they get discouraged. Discouragement quickly leads to a range of struggles rooted in unbelief. The result is a deceitful conclusion that the gospel is not enough. A sincere Christian would hardly say that the gospel is insufficient, but his longings tell a different story: “Give me something more than the gospel, this is not working.” Continue Reading →

Read More

Dealing with Deceit and Opposition in Ministry

Posted by | Oct 11, 2019 | |

The daily routine of ministry exposes a minister to a wide range of experiences. Ministry brings great joy as we witness the mighty work of Jesus in the lives of broken people. But ministry can bring a lot of challenges as well. Difficult situations frequently come upon those who are laboring in the Lord’s harvest (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:7-15; 2 Tim. 1:8; 3:12). And behind difficult situations, there is often deceit and all sorts of relational opposition that require wisdom. Continue Reading →

Read More

Dealing with Deceit and Opposition in Ministry

Posted by | Oct 11, 2019 | |

The daily routine of ministry exposes a minister to a wide range of experiences. Ministry brings great joy as we witness the mighty work of Jesus in the lives of broken people. But ministry can bring a lot of challenges as well. Difficult situations frequently come upon those who are laboring in the Lord’s harvest (John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:7-15; 2 Tim. 1:8; 3:12). And behind difficult situations, there is often deceit and all sorts of relational opposition that require wisdom. Continue Reading →

Read More

Categories

Archives