07/21/17 Joy in the Morning
READING: Psalms 29-30, Acts 23:1-15 “Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 As a pastor, I’ve seen it…
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8 Ways to Respond to Spiritual Attack
Earlier this week I posted on the topic, “10 Signs of Spiritual Attack.” All of us must be facing attacks, for that post quickly spread.
Read More07/20/17 The Difference of Grace
READING: Psalms 26-28, Acts 22 “About noon an intense light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.” Acts 22:6 It’s hard to find a more dramatic…
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10 Signs that Your Pastor Needs Prayer
I write this post as one who has served as senior pastor, associate pastor, and interim pastor. I know the times when I desperately wanted the increased prayers of my church for various reasons, but I was too private and arrogant to ask.
Read More07/19/17 My Sin, God’s Forgiveness
READING: Psalms 23-25, Acts 21:18-40 “Do not remember the sins of my youth or my acts of rebellion; in keeping with Your faithful love, remember…
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10 Things Pastors Should Be Cautious about Saying
All of these statements are things I’ve heard a pastor say – some more often than others. Each time, I cringe a bit.
Read More07/18/17 The Lord’s Will
READING: Psalms 20-22, Acts 21:1-17 “And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, ‘The will of the Lord be done!’” Acts 21:14…
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10 Signs of Spiritual Attack
Spiritual warfare is a reality (Eph. 6:10-20). Based on my years of studying this topic, here are some anecdotal signs of attack I’ve seen.
Read More07/17/17 Faith to God . . . Perhaps to Die
READING: Psalms 18-19, Acts 20:17-38 “The Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.” Acts 19:23 Today’s another one…
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10 Mistakes Churches Make in Evaluating Pastors
I remember the first time a personnel committee of my church evaluated me and my ministry. I didn’t like being evaluated then, and it still makes me uncomfortable at times – though I know it’s necessary.
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