05/05/18 Forgiven
READING: Psalms 32, 86, 102, 103, 122 “How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!” Psalm 32:1 Sin has a…
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Saturday Suggestions: May 5, 2018
Check out these helpful posts on discipleship, integrity, leadership and first impressions.
Read More05/04/18 Just One Act
READING: 2 Samuel 11-12, 1 Chronicles 20, Psalm 51 “Against you—you alone—I have sinned and done this evil in your sight.” Psalm 51:4 Let me…
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Why Your Church Members Don’t Pray Much
Yesterday was the National Day of Prayer in the United States. My evidence is anecdotal, but it seems to me that most church members don’t pray much, despite efforts like the Day of Prayer. In general, they talk about prayer much more than they actually pray. Here’s why that happens.
Read More05/03/18 God’s Heart for the Nations
READING: Psalms 65-67, 69, 70 “Let the peoples praise you, God; let all the peoples praise you.” Psalm 67:3 The nations are always on the…
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8 Reasons I Recommend Writing a Brief Email about Your Devotions
If you’re a regular at this site, you know that I write not only a blog, but also a daily devotional (see lower right of this page). I started that process years ago when I decided to send some of my mentees a daily record of what I had been reading.
Read More05/02/18 Give Thanks
READING: 2 Samuel 10; 1 Chronicles 19; Psalms 20, 53, 60, 75 “We give thanks to you, for your name is near.” Psalm 75:1 It’s…
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6 Reasons the Internet Makes It Easier to Fall
I grieve when ministers of the gospel fall . . . and I recognize that all of us are susceptible to that possibility. I think, though, that it might be even easier to fall today because of the internet. The internet provides incredible opportunities for ministry, but it’s also risky territory.
Read More05/01/18 Victory
READING: 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18 “The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.” 2 Samuel 8:6 It’s easy to read today’s passage in 2 Samuel…
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8 Ways Older Believers Can Invest in Younger Believers
It’s tough for older believers to ignore our biblical responsibility to give some time and attention to younger believers.
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