Cease and Desist
Busyness in ministry can quietly drain a leader’s spirit. Rick Grover points to Jesus’ pattern of solitude and prayer and offers practical applications for rest, accountability, and returning to ministry with a healthier rhythm.
Articles for tag: New Orleans
February 26, 2006
First Things First
Using Hurricane Katrina rebuilding as a picture, Rick Grover challenges church planters and leaders to put first things first, take the long view, and grow deep roots in spiritual health and patient ministry.
January 1, 2006
Katrina Aftermath: A New Orleans Perspective
A New Orleans minister reflects on Hurricane Katrina, the shock of sudden change, and the faithful “cavalry” of churches that brought relief, rebuilding, and hope when life felt anything but ready.
November 2, 2005
Receding Differences
A breakdown near Natchez becomes a testimony of hospitality and partnership as Christians from different traditions serve Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims together—one team, one mission, one body in Christ.
October 26, 2005
The Giving We Dare Not Forget
After Hurricane Katrina, churches gave generously to relief and rebuilding. This article celebrates that response and urges believers to keep supporting missionaries, church plants, colleges, camps, and ministries that depend on steady giving.
June 5, 2005
Beyond Tolerance
Ruth T. Reyes highlights three essentials for biblical worship—humble submission, balance in worship elements, and unity through accommodating diverse expressions—urging churches to move beyond preference-driven division.
