Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Real Power

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

In 2 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul speaks of “the last days.” He offers a lengthy description of what people will be like in those times. “Lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive … ungrateful, unholy…” (2 Timothy … Continue reading →

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When Being Right Might Be Wrong

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

I was on a plane recently and picked up the in-flight magazine. Skimming through the pages, I happened across a large quote featured on a particular page. It was by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, who said, “You got to be … Continue reading →

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Flawed Leaders

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

I’ve lost track of the number of people I have met who have left congregations because of some sort of flaw – or at least a perceived flaw – in the church leadership. Perhaps the pastor didn’t visit their uncle … Continue reading →

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Committed to One Another

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Tom Kraeuter

Last week in our Sunday morning service, the preacher suggested to us that the ideal congregation would be one where the members are just as committed to one another as they are to Jesus. That’s a radical thought, isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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