07/23/19 Power of the Holy Spirit
READING: Job 6-7, Acts 19:1-20 They had been baptized by John, and they apparently made a commitment to turn from their sins in preparation for…
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7 Reasons We Preachers and Teachers Need to Practice Reading the Word of God Aloud
In my preaching class as a student, the professor required us to stand before the class and read a Scripture passage. He critiqued each of us for our reading. At the time, I thought the exercise was an unnecessary, if not demeaning, one. Now many years later, I’m convinced the professor took us in the right direction. Here’s why we need to practice reading the text aloud before we teach it publicly.
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8 Ways the Enemy Attacks Churches
I have studied spiritual warfare for more than 25 years. Here are some of the primary ways I’ve seen the enemy attack church.
Read More07/22/19 Inviting to Our Homes
READING: Job 4-5, Acts 18 All of us need someone to teach us, to guide us, and to correct us. We receive that guidance from…
Read More07/21/19 Practical Discipleship: 15-Minute Teachings
READING: Matthew 28:18-20 When God teaches us, He grows us so we might teach others. He does not grow us just to keep our experiences…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others on technology, discipleship, churches, and Bible reading, then catch up on this week’s posts at ChuckLawless.com.
Read More07/20/19 Troublemakers
READING: Job 1-3, Acts 17 The crowd of upset Jews stood ready to stand against Paul, Silas, and Jason, who they assumed was harboring…
Read More07/19/19 The Power of Ego
READING: Esther 5-10, Acts 16:11-40 Pride is a frightening thing, indeed. It convinces us that we’re right, and it then convinces us to tell everyone…
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A WORD TO MISSIONARIES: CONNECT WITH LOCAL CHURCHES
Earlier this week, I wrote a post challenging pastors to get to know missionaries. That day, a cross-cultural worker from another part of the world encouraged me to write something similar to him and his colleagues; that is, he challenged me to speak to missionaries, too. Here are my thoughts to my friends around the world.
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