08/20/19 Those Who’ve Never Heard
READING: Psalms 51-55, Romans 10 When I first entered ministry in 1981, I must confess that I didn’t think much about those who had never…
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7 Questions to Ask about the Length of a Worship Service
When I’ve taught classes on pastoral ministry, it’s not uncommon for a student to ask at some point, “How long should a worship service be?” My answer is perhaps not that helpful—“I don’t know”—but I’d rather offer evaluative questions than give a standard response. Here are some of the questions I’d consider.
Read More08/19/19 Fear?
READING: Psalms 46-50, Romans 9:6-33 What frightens you? Sickness? The dark? Crowds? Storms? Dogs? Loneliness? Death? Prior to my becoming a volunteer firefighter years ago,…
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8 Reasons We Preachers and Teachers Might be More Boring than We Think
I admit that I debated whether to write this post – primarily because I might be unknowingly describing my own teaching and preaching. At the same time, I don’t want to suggest that most preachers and teachers are boring. I don’t believe that’s the case at all. My point here is to challenge all of us—beginning with me—to consider these issues/reasons as we preach and teach.
Read More08/18/19 Practical Discipleship: Discipling in Groups
READING: Mark 3:13-16 We know that Jesus called 12 men to be His apostles (Mark 3:13-16). We also know that He spent significant time with…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Joshua 21:45 “None of the good promises the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” I trust these…
Read More08/17/19 Preaching to Myself
READING: Psalms 41-45, Romans 8:18-9:5 As a young preacher boy, I loved preaching the Word. I’m sure I was terrible at it, but I couldn’t…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others on burnout, teachers, listening, and missions, then catch up on this week’s posts at ChuckLawless.com.
Read More08/16/19 Brevity of Life
READING: Psalms 38-40, Romans 8:1-17 Suffering has a way of reminding us that life is short. In the psalmist’s lament of Psalm 39, he faced…
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7 Reasons Why Pastors Must Invest in a Few Young People—and How to Begin
I listened intensely today as I heard a great, mature preacher talk about the influence of his pastor as he grew up. This pastor gave a young man time, energy, and prayers – and now decades later, this preacher remains grateful and faithful. Here’s why we pastors must invest in at least a few young people.
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