01/10/18 Just in Time
READING: Genesis 17-19 “Because of the Lord’s compassion for him. . . .” Genesis 19:16 Lot knew without question that God was going to bring judgment…
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9 Ways to Help Your Congregation Listen Better this Weekend
Let’s face it—many of us struggle with paying attention for any great length of time. We’re “sitcom” people accustomed to listening in spurts interrupted by commercials.
Read More01/09/18 Believing as Righteousness
READING: Genesis 14-16 “And he believed the LORD.” Genesis 15:6 Faith means believing God even when you wonder how He is going to keep His…
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10 Really Hard Prayers to Pray
I’m convinced that weak prayer is one reason the North American church is not making much difference. If you want your church to be a threat to the enemy, I challenge you to consider praying some of these really hard prayers today.
Read More01/08/18 Building an Altar
READING: Genesis 12-13 “. . . where he built an altar to the Lord.” Genesis 13:18 Pam and I have moved several times over the…
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10 Ways to Love Your Pastor Better in 2018
This past week, I’ve spent some time with several seminarians and rookie/young pastors as we’ve been traveling together overseas. I always try to listen to their fears and concerns about ministry, not only to learn about them but also to help churches love them well.
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The Week in Review
In case you missed any of this past week’s posts, here’s the week in review:
Read More01/07/18 The Next Step of the Plan
READING: Review of Week 1: Genesis 1-11 “Terah fathered Abram . . .” Genesis 11:27 This past week's readings–primarily the first eleven chapters of the…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Isaiah 6:3 “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” The God you serve is holy. May He…
Read More01/06/18 A Name for Ourselves
READING: Genesis 10-11 “Let us make a name for ourselves.” Genesis 11:4 For what will you be remembered when you die? Your wisdom? Your physical…
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