Be encouraged if this is where you are! It isn’t a lack of faith, but it is real faith! When we come dependent, needy and seeking what… Read more “Little Faith? Not Really”
Author: jim renke
regional minister for the Upper Mississippi Region of NAB churches. married and father of 4 sons; father-in-law and grandpa to 1 granddaughter (this tribe is my greatest joy). love to see God's Word bring real changes in the lives around me. believe that the local church is God's only plan to offer his life-giving message to a world in need. but often, sadly, we're just not good at it.
Calmly Trust in 2 Truths About Prayer
Have you ever been anxious about prayer? Do I pray the right things, with the right words, and have I prayed it enough for God to know… Read more “Calmly Trust in 2 Truths About Prayer”
What Can a Volleyball Teach Us About Our View of God?
This came up in a conversation last Saturday, with a young man who was asking about what church he should go to. He had a choice between… Read more “What Can a Volleyball Teach Us About Our View of God?”
“Taking Initiative in Tough Times”
Last Sunday, I had the joy of sharing the Word at Village Green Baptist Church, Glen Ellyn, IL. This was the church I last pastored. And they… Read more ““Taking Initiative in Tough Times””
Enjoy My Birthday!!!!
My birthday is on April 1st, but this is no joke. I thought it would be fun to give a gift to others for my birthday. So,… Read more “Enjoy My Birthday!!!!”
Instead of Church Shopping
Or, what kind of church does Christ want for you? Part 1 of this Blog is here. While I was in school, I studied under a… Read more “Instead of Church Shopping”
3 Reasons Why You Should Never Go Church Shopping Again
If you’ve ever looked for a church, you probably know the term “church shopping.” It usually means an uncomfortable process of going from church to church, in… Read more “3 Reasons Why You Should Never Go Church Shopping Again”
To Pray, or Not to Pray in Public
There was another news story this morning about students in Beloit, OH who are fighting for their right to pray publicly before football games. You can read… Read more “To Pray, or Not to Pray in Public”
Don’t Wait for Great Faith
We all want to grow in our faith. And that’s admirable. And we know there are areas where we struggle to believe. Like the father who asked… Read more “Don’t Wait for Great Faith”
