Solitude vs Isolation

Solitude vs Isolation

12/17/23 by Larry Barker In 2016 the Surgeon General of the United States stated that the greatest threat to health was not cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or any other physical ailment. Several countries, because of this epidemic problem, have even created a new...
Boundaries & Limits

Boundaries & Limits

12/10/23 by Larry Barker Everyone has certain capabilities and capacities. Someone might be described as a “high capacity” leader who appears capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time. The reality is that everyone has their limits and boundaries....
In The Eye of The Storm

In The Eye of The Storm

12/4/23 by Larry Barker “In the eye of the storm, You remain in control. In the middle of the war, You guard my soul. You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn. Your love surrounds me. In the eye of the storm.” This song by Ryan Stevenson has ministered to me...
The Danger of Pride

The Danger of Pride

11/27/23 by Larry Barker The book of James reminds us of the God we serve and how He operates with those who seek to serve Him. God “resists the proud but gives grace (strength) to the humble.” In the world today of the celebrity pastor the caution to remain humble is...
Constructive Criticism

Constructive Criticism

11/20/23 by Larry Barker “Everybody makes mistakes, but no one likes to be corrected!” These words in God-Initiated Leadership by Bill Elliff certainly speak truth to most of us, if not all of us. Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;...
What Should I Pray for My Church?

What Should I Pray for My Church?

11/6/23 by Larry Barker In our newest church plant in Oradea Romania, our missionary from Brasov, Cristian Martinez, shared four things he always prays for his church plant. He opened our services in prayer and he prayed these four things for Agape as well. Having...