Author: corinthbc

By Sarah Wootten What is the measure of success for the minister of the Word? It’s a difficult question for us to answer because we are influenced by the world around us and by prideful desires within us. Some people act like a minister’s success is measured numerically, whether it’s by finances, years in ministry, … Continue reading Servants and Stewards →

By Joey Carroll Deception began very early in the history of all things. It was in the garden that the serpent deceived or lied to Eve, and she ate. But we know Eve was not innocent in the matter. She certainly had the time to consider the issue at hand. She had time to recall … Continue reading Let No Man Deceive Himself →

By Joey Carroll The people among whom God dwells. Last week, I tried to help us understand that this is Paul’s way of defining the Church in essence. Church is not somewhere we go nor something we do on Sunday morning. The Church, local and universal, are those who have been purchased out from among … Continue reading The Temple of God, Part 2 →

By Joey Carroll The most enjoyable season of life for my wife and I was those years we had our children at home. Older folks would often tell me to enjoy it because it goes by so quickly. Boy, that was an understatement. It certainly seems like it went by in a flash. I miss … Continue reading The Temple of God, Part 1 →

By Joey Carroll I trust every minister in the Christian Church understands the importance of his role as a shepherd of the Lord’s people. I know of no higher, more important position on earth.  The reason for that importance is only because of the greatness of three things: the God who owns the Church, the … Continue reading The Judgment of the Minister →

By Sarah Wootten Do you remember the story in Acts 16 where Paul, Silas, and Timothy were trying to go to Asia to preach the gospel? Despite their multiple attempts, the Holy Spirit would not allow it. They continued ministering in regions close to Asia (my guess would be waiting for an opportunity to go) … Continue reading God-Given Ministry →

By Sarah Wootten “What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth,” (1 Corinthians 3:5-6, ESV). Over twenty weeks have passed since we started this journey through First Corinthians. After a wonderful introduction where Paul reminded the … Continue reading The Role of the Minister →

By Sarah Wootten I am the favorite and fun aunt of three nieces and one nephew. Most of them live far away, so every time I see them, it’s like someone sprinkled Miracle-Gro on their heads; they are always so much taller than I remember. But their appearances aren't the only difference; their interests change … Continue reading Infants in Christ →

By Joey Carroll We are physical beings. That is certainly an obvious statement, but ponder it with me for a moment. Our five senses help us comprehend the world around us. We observe the difference between sandpaper and silk by touching it.  We see with our eyes all the beauty and variety in the flowers … Continue reading Spiritual Matters →