Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and physicist, is quoted as saying, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." With this statement, he was discussing the physical advantage of proper leverage. In many ways, when dealing with people, patience is like Archimedes’ lever. Proverbs 25:15 teaches us that “By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.” To understand this, let’s build some an

Some days just don’t go your way. Maybe you don’t sleep well, so you start the day tired. Everyone in the family seems to be extra annoying. You burn breakfast. Your car will not start. Traffic is heavy. Someone insults you. Your kid gets in trouble at school. That difficult coworker will not leave you alone. A customer loses their temper at you. Whatever it may be. The day is simply FRUSTRATING! Let’s see what the Proverbs have to say on this topic...

It was the night before Christmas, when all through the house people were grumpy, even Aunt Gail. Uncle George brought up politics without any care, grandpa lost his temper right then and right there. Grandma hid in her room consumed with dread, while visions of disaster danced in her head. Aunt Jill and Uncle Tom were fuming that James brought that girl to dinner, and his sister was stoking the fire with her sarcastic ire...

Sometimes the most impactful areas of ministry are the quietest...

Not only do the elders and evangelist help us grow, but each member of the body has a part in helping us mature.