10/11/18 What Defiles a Man?
READING: Matthew 15, Mark 7:1-8:10 “What comes out of a person is what defiles him.” Mark 7:21 Just yesterday I was talking with students about the…
Read More10/10/18 Powerful and Practical
READING: Matthew 10, 14; Mark 6:7-56; Luke 9:1-17; John 6 “But he answered them, ‘You give them something to eat.’” Mark 6:37 It’s always fun for…
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10 Ways to Deal with Sacred Cows in Your Church
I was surprised to learn that both my friend, Thom Rainer, and I dealt with sacred cows in our blog posts yesterday. Apparently, this issue is an important one. Here are some options for dealing with a sacred cow.
Read More10/09/18 Praying for Laborers
READING: Matthew 8:18-34, 9:18-38; Mark 4:35-5:43; Luke 8:22-56; 9:57-62 “Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:38…
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10 Ways to Recognize a Sacred Cow in Your Church
We often use the term “sacred cow” to describe something in a church that no one will criticize and is not likely to change. With this post, I want to accomplish two things: (1) further define “sacred cow” so we can recognize them, and (2) lead you to ask if your church has any sacred cows – including ministries you may lead.
Read More10/08/18 The Patient Teacher
READING: Matthew 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:1-18 “So listen to the parable of the sower. . .” Matthew 13:18 I love reading about the way…
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Joining J.D. Greear in Praying for the SBC Today
For various reasons, we Southern Baptists find ourselves with openings in seemingly unprecedented numbers. Within the next year, much will change in SBC life. For that reason, I’m supporting J.D. Greear’s call to pray today for the committees searching for new leaders. I encourage you to do the same and invite others to join us.
Read More10/07/18 Your Holy Name
READING: Matthew 6 “Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.” Matthew 6:9 Jesus was clear in the model prayer that our prayer…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Matthew 7:24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on…
Read More10/06/18 Careless Words
READING: Matthew 12:22-50, Mark 3:22-35, Luke 8:19-21; 11:14-54 “For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew…
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