05/26/19 Practical Discipleship: Listening to the Word
READING: Psalm 40 Many of us are naturally talkers. That is, we think we have something to say, and we usually get our words into…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 77:16 “The water saw you, God. The water saw you; it trembled. Even the depths shook.” In this picture of God’s moving the Red…
Read More05/25/19 Wholeheartedly Devoted
READING: 1 Kings 14-16, John 6:38-71 It must have been a hard task. King Asa, the first king in the line of kings listed in…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others on missionaries, pastors, evangelism, and church growth, then catch up on this week’s posts at ChuckLawless.com.
Read More05/24/19 Don’t Be Afraid
READING: 1 Kings 12-13, John 6:16-37 The words of Jesus seem almost contradictory. He had sent His disciples into a boat on the sea, and…
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10 People to Say “Thank You” to This Weekend
In the next couple of days, believers around the world will go to church, say “hi” to brothers and sisters, sing a few songs, hear the Word, and then have lunch – all the while missing opportunities to say “thank you” to some faithful Christ-followers. Maybe this list will cause you to think about thanking these folks as you go to church this weekend.
Read More05/23/19 Time with the Father
READING: 1 Kings 10-11, John 6:1-15 I can imagine the murmurs that worked their way through the crowd of 5,000 men, perhaps as many as…
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10 Suggestions for Making Friends as a Pastor
Our guest blogger today is Dr. Brian Autry, a long-time friend who serves as the Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia. A former…
Read More05/22/19 Everything He’s Commanded
READING: 1 Kings 8:22-9:28, John 5:16-47 The majesty of God is so far beyond our comprehension that all we can do is wonder at Him…
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8 Crazy Things I Never Thought I’d Do as a Pastor
As I begin preparing to teach a class on pastoral ministry in the fall through Southeastern Seminary, I’ve been thinking today about some of my crazy pastoral experiences I’m not sure my students would believe.
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