A Christmas Devotion for this Weekend
They’ve been some of the most gripping moments of my life. I’ve watched silently around the world as: Sinners. All of them. Just like…
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05/17/24 Wisdom in Trusting God
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 3-4, John 4:1-26 Two-year plan: Numbers 22:22-23:26, Mark 11:1-19 ——— Here is what God promised Solomon: “I will give…
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12 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Words this Past Week if You’re Planning to Preach this Weekend
It’s Friday. For most of us who preach, we’re two days away from proclaiming the Word of God. If you’re a preacher, I assume…
Read More05/16/24 Conviction and Good News
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 1-2, John 3 Two-year plan: Numbers 21:1-22:21, Mark 10:46-52 I’ve wondered why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night (John…
Read More05/15/24 Ignoring the Counsel of Others
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 23-24, John 2 Two-year plan: Numbers 19-20, Mark 10:32-45 ——– All of us need someone in our life to…
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Wednesday Words: Jonathan T. Pennington on the Difference between Preaching and Teaching
I found these words from my New Testament colleague when I taught at Southern Seminary to be helpful and clarifying: What is the distinction?…
Read More05/14/24 Cry Out to the Lord
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 20-22, John 1:29-51 Two-year plan: Numbers 17-18, Mark 10:17-31 ——— Today’s one of those days that the Word in…
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Post-Mother’s Day Thoughts: 7 Truths I Learned while Praying for and Witnessing to My Mom over 47 Years
Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the United States. My mom went to be with the Lord almost three years ago, so my “celebrating” was…
Read More05/13/24 Paving the Way
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 18-19, John 1:1-28 Two-year plan: Numbers 16, Mark 10:1-16 ——— Most of us wrestle at some level with pride….
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 30:4-5 “Sing to the Lord, you his faithful ones, and praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor,…
Read MoreSaturday Suggestions: If You’re Dealing with Dark Nights of the Soul
If that’s where you are today, maybe one of these posts about this critical topic will help you.
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