An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 John 4:9 “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that…
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02/27/21 Saturday Quote
“In the garden, Jesus encouraged the disciples to pray and not sleep. In Luke’s account, he twice told them to pray so they would…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Exactly What Not to Say When You’re Leading People through Change by Carey NieuwhofChange seems to be…
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02/26/21 Wind, Waves, and Jesus
READING: Numbers 1-2, Mark 4:30-5:20 “Silence! Be still!” Jesus said to the wind and the waves in Mark 4:39. And, the next part of…
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8 Thoughts for Younger Pastors from an Older One
On April 1, I celebrate 40 years in ministry. I started pastoring when I was 20 years old, and I desperately needed help and…
Read More02/25/21 I Will Be Your God
READING: Leviticus 26-27, Mark 4:1-29 As I have traveled the world, I’ve asked people to describe the “god” they serve. Sometimes, the god is…
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7 Reasons Students Aren’t Just the Future of the Church; They’re the Church of Today
I was 13 when the Lord saved me, and I’m grateful for the Sunday school teachers and youth ministers who taught me, challenged me,…
Read More02/24/21 Sabbath Rest
READING: Leviticus 23-25, Mark 3 This past Sunday, a brother in Christ was spiritually sensitive enough to recognize I was tired and needed rest….
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Surprising Statements I’ve Heard during Church Consultations, Part 2
If you read yesterday’s post, you read some surprising statements I’ve heard during church consultations. Here are more: “It’s impossible to worship without hymns.” In…
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