“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” - 2 Timothy 4:5 Paul, as he nears the end of his ministry and his life (see vs. 6), is writing to his young protégé, giving him final instructions. Listen to these simple, clear directions he gives on living a life that makes a difference—the life worth living— the God-honoring life. Notice

As a pastor it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle Paul even said as much in his letter to the church in Corinth: “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law that I might win tho

The first annual SmallTown.Church Conference wrapped up Tuesday evening and was a major success. There were many different churches represen