4 Excellent Pieces of Wisdom for Pastors to Keep in Mind
 (1) Don't be distracted from your ministry to submerse yourself in bad doctrine and theology. Remember that bad theological company corrupts good theology.(2) Don't forget that those who do not know Christ are sons of the devil. They do the work of their father the devil (John 8:44). They are held captive by Satan to do his will (2 Tim 2:26).
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Defending Your Marriage From External Stressors, by Dr. Harold L. Arnold, Jr.
 Rebuild! As I listened to the married couples gathered at the monthly marriage fellowship, the word "rebuild" kept coming to my mind. While some of the couples were paragons of strength, others were floundering in troubled marriages. For some marriages, I sensed desperation in their testimonies of infidelity, loneliness, disrespect, devalued self-worth and communication failures. Still others seemed paralyzed in mediocrity and satisfaction with the status quo. The emotional wounds and disappointments had left many of these couples feeling broken, without any clear path to restoration.
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Understanding Your Host Culture, by David A. Livermore
 As we think about nurturing our knowledge, we'll look at five different dimensions used to help understand and measure cultural difference: time, context, individualism, power distance, and uncertainty avoidance. Many more exist, but these are the most helpful ones for nurturing knowledge cultural intelligence, particularly for short-term mission trips.
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Loose Lips: Are They Sinking Your Relationships? by Ramona Cramer Tucker
 I admit it. I'm a talker. Chances are, if I walk into a room, I'll be the first to say hello--even to a person I don't know. Most of the time, my talkative personality is a positive attribute--it aids me in making friends quickly and helps others feel included in a group. But sometimes, I get so caught up in doing what comes naturally--talking--that I forget to think before I open my mouth.
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