09/19/20 Saturday Quote
“The psalmists repeatedly sing forth the theme of the Lord’s universal concern and focus. God owns the nations (60:7–8); rebukes (9:5); judges (7:8; 9:8;…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: 5 Stumbling Blocks to Pastoral Honesty by Paul David Tripp Sadly, church leaders often feel apprehensive about…
Read More09/18/20 Comforting Us for the Sake of Others
READING: Isaiah 60-63, 2 Corinthians 1 Once again today, I read a passage that may be only a few sentences, but speaks volumes in those…
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9 Options when You’ve Had Enough of Ministry Heartache
Most of us who’ve been in ministry for any length of time have been there. Some days, the stress of ministry is too much—and…
Read More09/17/20 Refreshing of the Spirit
READING: Isaiah 56-59, Psalm 70, 1 Corinthians 16 Have you ever been in a situation where the arrival of friends renewed your heart? Sometimes we…
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For Pastors: A Simple Step toward Personal Renewal and Church Revitalization
Do you need renewal? Does your church need revitalization? Here’s my simple suggestion for moving toward personal renewal and revitalization: remember what it was…
Read More09/16/20 Death, Where is Your Sting?
READING: Isaiah 53-55, Psalm 128, 1 Corinthians 15 I will never forget the first funeral I officiated. I had actually never even attended a funeral,…
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8 Reasons Negative People Don’t Recognize They’re Negative
You probably know people who are always negative. You see it, and others see it—but the negative person doesn’t seem to have a clue….
Read More09/15/20 Do Everything to Build Up
READING: Isaiah 49-52, Psalm 69, 1 Corinthians 14 Sometimes I wonder if we give sufficient energy and time to evaluate what we include in our…
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