Author Archives: Tree of Life Church

#futurethursday On Thursdays at the Dream Academy, our goal is to help you see the future more clearly. You need a hope for your future, it’s part and parcel of living in this world and part and parcel of walking in your dreams. Part of the job of the news media is to spread fear,Continue reading “The Future is Bright”

#wednesdaywisdom I promised you that we would give you a simple instruction on Wednesdays that if you put it into place in your life would bring you closer to making your dreams come true.  And here is our first piece of Wednesday Wisdom for you: take good notes. The Bible tells us that those whoContinue reading “Take Good Notes”

HUMILITY – you have to assume that you are not the only one who knows what is going on, in fact, you realize that there are people who know more than you COMPANIONSHIP – what we do as ministers leaves us very lonely.  Having someone who we are like mentor and love us helps usContinue reading “Spiritual Fathers 02: The Benefits”

I had the joy of hearing Kenneth Hagin Jr about twenty years ago, and he told about how he was discouraged as a young Bible College student because all the churches he went to preach in complained he sounded like his father. His dad laughed and pointed out that you should absolutely should sound likeContinue reading “Spiritual Fathers 01: The Same As”

  It’s a known rule of thumb that old golfers never win. And it’s borne out over time with statistics and so on. It’s not a rule that can never be broken, but it is amazing how often it is the young golfer that wins. Now that doesn’t make sense does it? Surely the winnerContinue reading “Old Golfers Never Win!”

DO SAY “This church is lovely, I enjoyed the worship and the choir, your pastor is a great guy, thanks for inviting me” DON’T SAY “My youth choir is bigger than your entire church! What are you doing?” DO SAY “You have a great pastor in this church, you should commit to this church” DON’TContinue reading “DOs and DON’Ts for travelling speakers!”

  Bring Your Bible!  Then you can read what is being read from and ensure it is in your Bible.  It helps you learn and grow. Say “amen” and encourage your preacher – in appropriate moments! Participate in the worship, don’t spectate!  Lift your hands, clap and shout.  Dance! Arrive on time! Leave late.  HaveContinue reading “7 Ways to Enjoy Church More!”

One of the most powerful lessons in David’s history is when he was face to face with King Saul discussing David going to fight Goliath. Saul wants David to go fight in his armour, and David refuses saying: I cannot go with these, I haven’t tested them – 1 Sam. 17.38 This is a greatContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from David 04: Stick With What You Know!”