Jeanne DeCelles gave this talk at a women’s leadership training event. She began with many Scripture passages having to do with self-image. She discussed some origins of poor self-image, such as self-love, envy, sloth, pride and sin. She equipped women in pastoral positions with ways to deal with poor self-image among the women they relate to, using prayer, deliverance, … [Read more...] about 311. Self-Image
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310. Idolatry
In this 1983 talk given at a South Bend community meeting, Paul read Romans 1, explaining all the sins and wrongdoing that result from denying God’s authority. Sexuality, riches and power are areas of particular concern where people can easily fall into idolatry. Paul discussed antidotes to these three forms of idolatry. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of … [Read more...] about 310. Idolatry
309. Coordinator Meetings: A How-to
Speaking to the leaders of various communities associated with the People of Praise in 1983, Paul DeCelles described what unity among coordinators or leaders of a community looks like. He underlined the importance of the coordinators’ meeting and explained obstacles to a good meeting. He commented on the People of Praise’s approach to decision-making and on the selection of new … [Read more...] about 309. Coordinator Meetings: A How-to
308. Friendship in Men’s Groups
Clem Walters gave this talk about men’s groups to leaders of various communities associated with the People of Praise in 1983. He explained what they are, why we have them and what makes them work well. They are a major element of community life, the living cells or building blocks of the People of Praise. The strength of a community is measured by the strength of these groups, … [Read more...] about 308. Friendship in Men’s Groups
307. 1983 Review of Our Work
Paul DeCelles gave this talk during a three-day series of special community meetings. He offered an overview of everything the People of Praise had done in the previous 18 months—the work of the divisions, expanding to different cities, acquiring the Greenlawn property, understanding and responding to the Lord’s prophetic word. He explained some decisions of community leaders … [Read more...] about 307. 1983 Review of Our Work
302. Seven Reasons to be Part of Community
Paul DeCelles gave this talk in Corvallis after members of The Vine and the Branches community there had made a one-year underway commitment to the People of Praise. He gave a surprising and inspiring list of seven reasons to be part of community. He also spent time explaining the covenant and Ephesians 1. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio … [Read more...] about 302. Seven Reasons to be Part of Community
304. Training Daughters and Relating to Sons
In this talk, given at a 1982 women’s retreat, Julie Walters spoke from her own experience of raising her children. With Scripture, stories and examples, she discussed a mother’s special role in training her daughters to become women of God and the obstacles that get in the way of fulfilling that responsibility. She addressed the need to allow fathers to take the primary role … [Read more...] about 304. Training Daughters and Relating to Sons
303. Following Jesus with Strength and Dignity
Dorothy Ranaghan gave this talk at a 1982 women’s retreat, explaining how to follow the Lord in strength and dignity together as sisters. She shared tips on repenting, being humble and laughing together. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. [Tape begins … [Read more...] about 303. Following Jesus with Strength and Dignity
228. Accomplishing Our Work through Divisions
In this talk given at a 1981 elders’ meeting, Paul DeCelles discussed the introduction of divisions into the structure of the community, noting how this organizational change was for the sake of apostolic activity. Paul discussed the goals and objectives of each of these new divisions and provided details about the structure and governance of the community which now had … [Read more...] about 228. Accomplishing Our Work through Divisions
227. Being a Handmaid
This talk was given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Julie Walters. In it, she looked at the use of the word “handmaid” in Scripture. She talked about the reason for having handmaids, the qualities of a handmaid and the pastoral role of a handmaid. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor … [Read more...] about 227. Being a Handmaid
226. Women’s Groups
This talk, given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Sharon Rose, covered topics regarding women’s groups including why we have them, the role of the head of the group, problems in women’s groups and what makes them work well. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of … [Read more...] about 226. Women’s Groups
225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited
This talk given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Kevin Ranaghan summarized the teaching of the People of Praise on the roles of men and women and contrasted these views with current worldly trends. He also described potential excesses in this area which he had seen in the wider charismatic renewal and Pentecostal movement. Note to listeners: The talk begins with an extended period … [Read more...] about 225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited