05/06/24 The Rooster Will Not Crow Until . . .
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 1-3, Luke 22:7-38 Two-year plan: Numbers 10, Mark 8:11-21 ——– “I tell you, Peter,” he [Jesus] said, “the rooster will not…
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The Testimony of My Friend, Jim Shaddix
As I look back across almost 50 years of following Christ, I think about a few men whose walks with God have been so…
Read More05/05/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Pray now for the people in your church who oversee the audiovisual/tech stuff during the worship service. They serve behind the scenes, but their…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved to seek the Lord.” The king and his forces faced three enemies. Fear struck the king–but he…
Read More05/03/24 To Hear Him
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 27-31, Luke 21:20-22:6 Two-year plan: Numbers 8:5-9:23, Mark 7:31-8:10 ——— Today’s New Testament reading shows us that Jesus taught…
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15 Misperceptions about Ministry
Forty-three years ago last month, I began full-time ministry. Looking back, I realize now how many misperceptions I had about ministry then. Here are…
Read More05/02/24 Listening to His Conscience
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 24-26, Luke 20:27-21:19 Two-year plan: Numbers 7:40-8:4, Mark 7:11-30 ——— In today’s Old Testament reading, we read of instances…
Read More05/01/24 He Had Spoken against Them
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 20-23, Luke 20:1-26 Two-year plan: Numbers 7:1-39, Mark 6:53-7:10 ——— The religious leaders of Jesus’ day knew Jesus had…
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Wednesday Words: Charles Spurgeon on Satan Attacking Fellowship in the Church
Words worth considering, especially if you find yourself angry and unforgiving toward others: “Satan always hates Christian fellowship. It is his policy to keep…
Read More04/30/24 Lions and Bears
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 17-19, Luke 19:11-48 Two-year plan: Numbers 5:11-6:27, Mark 6:30-52 .——– The giant surely towered over the shepherd boy. Had…
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