Posts by Don McAllister
A Taxing Situation
I recently came across, what I believe to be, the least memorized passage in all of Scripture. That passage is Romans 13:6-7. It states, “For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.” If you are like…
Don’t Ignore the Sign
This year, I have really desired to increase my prayer life. I feel like I have put some good disciplines in place to speak with God, but conversation is a two-way street. I cannot have a real conversation with someone by telling them all I’m dealing with and not allowing them a chance to respond. God has reminded me about the discipline of silence and solitude. Today, I decided to take a step of faith and stop what I was…
Meeting on a Budget
“I’m really excited for the budget meeting,” said no one ever. A budget meeting may not be the most exciting event you go to this year, but we can all agree it is important. The church has income and expenses, and we, as a church family, need to address the finances of the upcoming year. A budget does involve other aspects besides numbers. Prayer, stewardship, and faith are three areas that reflect our heart towards Christ’s church especially dealing with…
Church Is Not Self-Serve
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and received bad service? Do you remember how that made you feel? The food could be cooked perfectly and your company incredibly pleasant, but bad service can ruin the entire experience. Service really does make the difference. 1 Peter 4:10 says, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” In this verse God tells us three things about service that enhance how…
Selfless Generosity
Selfless generosity is a core value of Christianity. People all over the world have had their lives dramatically changed by what their brothers and sisters were willing to give. Giving has always been an essential part of God’s design for community. He is glorified and His name is spread among the nations by the charitable acts of His people. It is obvious why giving helps others, but how does giving help us? Giving means sacrificing. Typically, we sacrifice our time,…
God Grows His Kingdom at His Pace
This Sunday, we witnessed a believer’s baptism. It was very encouraging to me, and I hope to you as well. Often, it feels like God is working slower than we would desire. But it is important to remember that He is always in control and can always be trusted. This is especially true for discipleship. God grows His kingdom at His pace, and our job is to be faithful. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands His disciples, “Go, therefore, and…
Meditating Upon God’s Word
Christians and non-Christians alike can tell that the Bible is holy, but after that, their opinions of the Bible will probably differ drastically. A book that is 2 inches thick is intimidating. We can all agree we are “supposed” to read the Bible, but where do we start, and how do we do it? If you are new to the Bible, I would suggest starting in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). But really, you can just about start…
Praying for the Harvest
Around the end of July during one of the Wednesday night Bible studies, Kyle discussed obstacles in sharing the Gospel. The study made me reflect on the places I frequent and the people I regularly see there. More importantly, the study brought to my attention that I was not praying for opportunities to share the Gospel. During my private time the following morning, I made a prayer list that included praying for opportunities to share the Gospel along with specific…
Prompted by the Spirit
I had an appointment to perform a pest service with a client on Thursday. I texted him on Wednesday night to confirm our time frame. At that time, he had invited me to an event that evening. I told him I could not make it as I attend Bible study on Wednesday nights. He asked what denomination our church was, and I told him that we go to a Southern Baptist church called The Way. When I arrived at his…
Sharing the Gospel with a Side of Lunch
A while back, I was hungry and decided to stop at Subway for some lunch. As I was walking up to the door, I noticed a man sitting against the wall with a large camping backpack. He was obviously homeless. As soon as I saw him, I decided to purchase him some food and eat lunch with him. My plan was to split my sandwich with him. I ordered my sandwich. As soon as I was done paying, I noticed…
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