Dr. Michael L. Williams

Articles by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Dr. Michael L. Williams is a pastor, author, Christian educator and Biblical counselor who has served in ministry since 2001. Dr. Mike holds under-graduate through post graduate degrees in Christian Education and formerly worked as a nurse. He is a Christ-centered counselor and in addition to counseling, he teaches how to overcome life issues Biblically on topics such as anger management, marriage, addictions, and other subjects typically referred to as mental illnesses. Dr. Mike has worked in the information technology field for many years and he uses his talents and experience in the ministry for the glory of the Lord. Dr. Mike and his wife, Pamela Rose, live in Northeast Ohio and they have children and grandchildren that live in various states. Learn more about Dr. Mike at Christianity Every Day.

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What is a Fivefold Ministry?

In many Christian circles, the phrase “fivefold ministry” is often used. In some circles that are predominately charismatic in practice, a fivefold ministry is used to describe a church of today that has five specific roles amongst the congregation. In other circles, a fivefold ministry describes five specific roles in a church that was common […]

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You Shall Not Covet: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

We live in a consumer driven culture, where everything from marketing to popularity is driven by the desire to have it all. If we just drive the right car, marry the right person, have the right job, or live in the right house we are told that we will be happy. However, no matter what […]

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You Shall Not Bear False Witness: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Many of us were taught in elementary school the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It was taught to us to teach us to ignore people who say mean things to us; that their words cannot physically hurt us. Sadly, this rhyme has been cast aside and […]

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What Does It Mean To Worship In Spirit And Truth?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

On most Christian radio stations today you can find just about any kind of worship music. Likewise, in most churches you can find the same. There are even college degrees offered in worship arts from a number of colleges. With all of these approaches to worship, a common description people use to describe worship is […]

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You Shall Not Steal: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

It is hard to find anyone who has not been a victim of theft. Yet, despite the nightly news reports and the stories of those who are victims of theft, most people think that when it comes to stealing, it is something that other people do. However, God’s definition of stealing is quite a bit […]

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1 Corinthians 1: Bible Study and Commentary

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

First Corinthians was written by the Apostle Paul about 56 A.D. while he was in Ephesus (Acts 19:1-10, 20:31; 1 Corinthians 1:1, 16:21; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 10:1). The purpose of First Corinthians, which contains 16 chapters, is to address the problems in the church (1 Corinthians 1-6); answer questions (1 Corinthians 7:1-16:4); and tell those […]

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You Shall Not Commit Adultery: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Probably nothing has destroyed more marriages and broken up families than adultery. While social science experts point to a decrease in the divorce rate, what they do not report is that many people are living with someone without formally being married because they have been betrayed before by an unfaithful partner or spouse. There are […]

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You Shall Not Murder: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Reports of murder are a daily occurrence no matter where you live. Murder is rare in some locations while large numbers of murders occur in other locations. In some communities murderers are put to death, while other communities vary the punishment based on who was murdered or what the perceived motive was of the murderer. […]

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Honor Your Father and Mother: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

For many years, comedian Bill Cosby told jokes about growing up in his family. He once told the story of his strict disciplinarian mother who wielded a stick “like a samurai warrior” when Bill misbehaved and proclaimed, “I brought you into this world, I can take you out!” Now I am not sure how true […]

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Remember The Sabbath Day: Bible Lesson and Life Application

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

If you ask people what they think about the word Sabbath they usually will say something about a day of rest or something related to the Jewish people. However, for many Christians the Sabbath is more than just a day of rest. In order to fully understand the Sabbath a short Bible lesson on the […]

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