by Walter Norvell | Nov 17, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
I have noticed that while I know what matters, I can easily lose my focus on what matters with all the tasks that seem to need to be done at any given moment. Sometimes we must take steps to focus on the most important and let the lesser important things go. As a...
by Walter Norvell | Nov 3, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
This past week I came across a blogpost by Lance Crowell, “Three Things Every Young Adult is Looking for in Their Sunday School Class.” My attention perked up because I lead young adults in Bible study at our church. He posed three great ideas: Content – Young adults...
by Walter Norvell | Oct 20, 2016 | Ministry, Scripture
If you just attended a great small group Bible study, how would you describe it? What made it great? What would you tell others about it and why? What do you think identifies a great small group Bible study? The Good Book Company just released a short video that...
by Walter Norvell | Aug 23, 2016 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
If you have been following this series on biblical interpretation skills then you may have this question: I understand that symbols may be used in texts but what happens when it appears that the whole passage is symbolic? You just discovered the Symbol-Story...
by Walter Norvell | May 3, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Praying Scripture I have heard that an effective prayer is born in heaven, passes through our hearts, between our lips, and goes back to heaven. We want to pray for the things that God desires to do and for the people and causes he loves and values. What better way to...
