Learning from an Apostle of Encouragement and Service

Today we continue our regular series called “Learning from the Saints.” Our guide is expert Bert Ghezzi, a dear friend of mine and the author of numerous ...

Encouraging People: Being A "Barnabas" In A "Paul" World

It is His work, His mission, His renewal and His people. If we are always looking solely to other people for encouragement, we will be ...

The Power of Encouragement: Lessons From the Life of Barnabas

There are several believers in the Bible I admire in one way or another, but none more than Barnabas. I admire him because his life is ...

5 Life-Changing Gratitude Lessons from the Apostle Paul

In return, Paul's love and gratitude for the church were modeled in his commitment to teaching, instructing, and encouraging fellow believers.

Barnabas, Man of Encouragement - Life, Hope & Truth

During the trials, persecutions, and growing pains of the early New Testament Church, the apostle Barnabas was there to uplift and motivate others.

Ephesians 4:11-13 - Equipping The Saints For The Works of Service

this has helped me and confirmed what I have learned from my pastor. He firmly believes in helping and teaching, as well as encouraging us to let God use us. He ...

Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement (Inspiring Lives #2)

Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement (Inspiring Lives #2) · 1. Seeing Potential (Acts 9:26-31) · 2. Seeing the Grace of God at work (Acts ...

The Surprising Ministry of Encouragement - Desiring God

Encouragement is what the gospel feels like as it moves from one believer to another. The ministry of encouragement, therefore, isn't optional ...

How Does Paul Encourage Us to Grow in Christ from Corinthians?

Each disciple of Jesus must understand God's leadership of his or her life by the Holy Spirit. We all struggle with different issues, so we must ...

Barnabas: 43 facts and lessons from the life of a disciple - Disciplr

Barnabas put others first, especially in providing encouragement and exhortation. His example reminds us that Christian service is primarily not ...

4 Ways Paul Encourages Us to Love the Church (Even When It's Hard)

10:25), the apostle Paul shows us that meeting together is a vital way to encourage our own hearts to love Christ's church. 3. Invest. The ...

Barnabas, An Example of Encouragement

Barnabas was the kind of man who was positive to Bible truth and, as a mature believer, got excited when other Christians made spiritual progress.

Lessons from the life of Saint Barnabas

We are also called to be a source of encouragement to one another in the household of Faith and in the world around us. May we reflect the hope of Jesus in our ...

Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the ...

After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of ...

2 Timothy: Encouragement for a Faithful Worker - Theology of Work

A Christian worker should be humble enough to learn from others and compassionate enough to teach patiently. Yet in the end, Christian workers must ask ...

14 Lessons Paul Teaches us in Acts | Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters

The rest is history, as they say, as Paul and Barnabas were sent out in Acts 13 on Paul's first of three missionary journeys. God is the One who is always ...

Barnabas: Son of Encouragement and Consolation

Everyone needs a little encouragement on a regular basis. Barnabas tends to be one of the forgotten apostles, yet he provides a sterling example of ...

Six Things Jesus Did To Equip His Disciples For Ministry

Each step along the way, Jesus taught them to share with others, connect people to God, and minister to those who were in need. When a disciple matures into a ...

Learning to Trust God Through St. Bartholomew's Example

Bartholomew traveled farther than most of the other Apostles. He visited Syria, Ethiopia, India, and Armenia, preaching the Gospel and God's ...

St. Barnabas, Son of Encouragement and Model of Discipleship

2) Study the faith. St. Barnabas encouraged the early Christians to remain faithful to the Lord. We need to practice our faith by celebrating ...