03/03/18 The Next Leaders

READING: Numbers 25-28 “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man who has the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.” Numbers 27:18 In…

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03/02/18 Detours and Impatience

READING: Numbers 21-24 “But the people became impatient because of the journey.” Numbers 21:4 The people of God continued their journey toward the Promised Land,…

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03/01/18 Just One

READING: Numbers 17-20 “You will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them.” Numbers 20:12 All they did was strike the rock…

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02/28/18 Circumstances

READING: Numbers 14-16, Psalm 95 “Wouldn’t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?” Numbers 14:3 It is so easy to get consumed…

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When God’s Plan Includes Pain

Despite what some may teach, God’s plan does not always bring health and wealth. Sometimes it includes unexpected and unexplained pain and heartache.

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02/27/18 Number My Days

READING: Numbers 10-13, Psalm 90 “Teach us to number our days carefully.” Psalm 90:12 “Life is short.” I’ve heard that phrase many times, for many…

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9 Ways to Support a Young Pastor or Staff Member

This past weekend, I spent time with one of my former doctoral students who now pastors a church in Texas. I had a great time with him and his church. As I listened to his church members express their gratitude for him, I remembered how much the two churches I pastored made a difference in my life.

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