01/22/21 God Sent Me ahead of You
READING: Genesis 44-46, Matthew 14 If you’ve been in church for a while, you’ve likely heard Joseph’s quote in Genesis 50 as he reflected…
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Why Some Pastors are Loners . . . and Why That’s Not Good
I admit it. I tend to be a loner. I like my personal space and my private time. I recognize, though, my tendencies aren’t…
Read More01/21/21 Why?
READING: Genesis 41:37-43:34, Matthew 13:31-58 I actually chuckled when I read the text this time. The story itself is not funny—in fact, it’s in…
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10 Questions Good Church Leaders Ask
I love good leaders in churches. I may read a lot of books on leadership, but I learn as much from leaders I respect…
Read More01/20/21 The Lord is with Him
READING: Genesis 39:1-41:36, Matthew 13:1-30 Take a look at these descriptions of Joseph’s life in today’s Old Testament reading: “The Lord was with Joseph” (Gen 39:2)…
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A Simple Test to Evaluate Your Outward Focus and Evangelistic Potential
If you want to evaluate how outwardly-focused you are, try this simple exercise for yourself and then perhaps with your congregation. FOR THE SAKE OF…
Read More01/19/21 The Power of Jealousy
READING: Genesis 36-38, Matthew 12:22-50 Jealousy can be a powerful emotion that sometimes leads to terrible responses. It invites sinners—like us—to tear down others…
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7 Reasons We Must be Patient with Church Change
I understand that some changes are so immediately needed – like the sudden changes COVID required – that we must move quickly as church…
Read More01/18/21 Preparing to Build an Altar
READING: Genesis 33-35, Matthew 11:20-12:21 Too often, we head to worship without really preparing our hearts to meet God. We show up for “worship”…
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5 Posts on Leading a Church to Change
Tomorrow’s post deals with why we must be patient with church change, but I want to set up that post by reminding you of…
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