08/12/21 The Glory of Creation
READING: August 12, 2021 The Glory of Creation Psalms 19-22, Romans 2:1-3:8 A friend and I both have telescopes we use to look into…
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Thursdays with Todd: 7 Thoughts about Quoting Others in the Pulpit
Quoting others when we preach may help our sermons–or harm them. When is it right to quote other people, and what is the best…
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08/11/21 Call upon the Lord
READING: Psalms 11-18, Romans 1 “The Lord lives—blessed be my rock! The God of my salvation is exalted” (Psa 18:46). I read these words, and I immediately…
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Introducing a Leadership Resource for Church Revitalization
If you read this blog regularly, you know I seldom include a “commercial” in my writing—but I am making an exception today. I want…
Read More08/10/21 Rejoice and Grieve
READING: Psalms 6-10, Acts 28 Paul had finally made it to Rome. There, the crowds gathered to hear him even when he was under…
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12 Characteristics of Evangelistic Pastors
In almost 25 years of studying churches in North America, never have I yet found an evangelistic church that was not led by a…
Read More08/09/21 Sweet Rest
READING: Psalms 1-5, Acts 27:13-44 I love Psalm 4:8 – “I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Lord, make me live…
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8 Ministry Blessings I’ve Received I Wish for Every Young Preacher
God has been good to me over 40+ years of ministry. As I think about those blessings, here are some I long for young…
Read More08/08/21 Sunday Quote
“Churches thrive when they focus on fighting spiritual battles using spiritual means, not by fighting human battles using human means.” James, S. Harrell, Praying for…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 115:1 “Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory because of your faithful love, because of your truth.” There…
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