12 Thoughts on Our Freedom this July 4th Week
This weekend, we will celebrate our nation’s independence. The smells and sounds of picnics will likely reverberate throughout the nation. Fireworks will light the…
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07/01/21 They Continued Teaching
READING: 2 Chronicles 14-18, Acts 5:12-42 In Acts 4, the disciples were told not to preach the name of Jesus, but they did it…
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7 Reasons Fasting Has Become More Important to Me
Some years ago, I wrote a post entitled, “8 Reasons Leaders Should be Fasting.” At that point, I was generally practicing the discipline of…
Read More06/30/21 Boldness
READING: 2 Chronicles 10-13, Acts 4:23-5:11 I read about prayer a lot. I enjoy biographies of great prayer warriors. I’m always challenged by stories…
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6 Resources to Consider if God is Calling You to Ministry – or to Help Others Determine God’s Call
Recently, my denomination (the Southern Baptist Convention) adopted a Vision 2025 that includes a renewed emphasis on “calling out the called.” I’m a firm believer that…
Read More06/29/21 Hear Our Prayers
READING: 2 Chronicles 6-9, Acts 3:11-4:22 Today, I’m pleading with God to answer a prayer about a friend who needs to turn to Jesus….
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7 Words of Encouragement for Those Serving in Associate (Second Chair) Positions
Our guest blogger today is Jeff Gordon, Executive and Discipleship Pastor of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC. Jeff served as…
Read More06/28/21 Awe and Wonder
READING: 2 Chronicles 1-5, Acts 2:42-3:10 The early church was filled with awe over God and His work. When they worshipped, God sometimes made…
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12 First “Sometimes” Happenings in Ministry
I’m still learning about pastoring, even after 40 years of doing ministry full-time. In fact, I still experience some “firsts” in ministry almost every…
Read More06/27/21 Sunday Quote
“The more we feel it necessary, especially in days of moral laxity, to dwell on the judgment of God upon sin, the more we…
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