Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: What Is the Difference Between a Church Vision Statement and Mission Statement? by Thom RainerIs your church…
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05/07/21 Before the Rooster Crows
READING: 2 Samuel 1-3, Luke 22:14-46 Within one day. Actually, within just a few hours. Sometimes, within just a few minutes. That’s all it…
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7 Reasons All of Us Pastors Need Great Friends in Our Church
It almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me against developing strong friendships in the…
Read More05/06/21 Very Early
READING: 1 Samuel 27-31, Luke 21:20-22:13 It’s one of those days when I was halted by something in the Word I’m sure I’ve read…
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12 Ways for Your Church to Stay Connected with High School Graduates and College Students
Over the next several weeks, our churches will celebrate with high school seniors as they graduate. Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the…
Read More05/05/21 My Conscience
READING: 1 Samuel 24-26, Luke 20:27-21:19 What do you do when your heart and conscience convict you of wrong? Listen and respond in repentance?…
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12 Signs You’re a Positive-Attitude Church Member
In the past, I’ve written about negative people in the church (see, e.g., “11 Characteristics of Church Pessimists” and “11 More Characteristics”). I’ve written about them because…
Read More05/04/21 The Support of a Friend
READING: 1 Samuel 20-23, Luke 20:1-26 I don’t know if I can put into words my gratitude for Christian friends the Lord has sent…
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7 Reasons I Work Out at a Public Fitness Center Almost Every Day
This post might seem odd, but I’m writing it to myself for the sake of accountability. I’ve been a seminary professor for 25 years,…
Read More05/03/21 Victory in Weakness
READING: 1 Samuel 17-18, Luke 19:11-48 Many of us who’ve been believers for any length of time know the story of David and Goliath….
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