10 Things that Still Surprise Me about Churches
If you read this blog often, you know I love the local church. That doesn’t mean, though, that the local church never drives me crazy.
Read MoreIf you read this blog often, you know I love the local church. That doesn’t mean, though, that the local church never drives me crazy.
Read MoreNOTE: I am increasingly challenged by the holiness of God. For that reason, I am reposting this devotion from last year. READING: 1 Chronicles 13-15,…
Read More1 Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Chronicles 10-12, John 6:45-71 “Lord, who will we go to?” John 6:68 Many who followed Jesus decided that they could no longer do…
Read MoreCheck out these recent posts: 5 Surprising Reasons Why Reaching Teens Should Be a Big Part of Your Church's Outreach Strategy by Greg Stier…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Chronicles 7-9, John 6:22-44 “. . . the one who comes to Me I will never cast out.” John 6:37 God saved me…
Read MoreOne reason many weekend worship services are ineffective is that we spend too little time preparing ourselves for worship. Take some time to answer these questions today, and use them to help you get ready to gather with your congregation this weekend.
Read MoreREADING: 1 Chronicles 4-6, John 6:1-21 “. . . they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king.” John 6:15…
Read MoreMost of our churches would be in trouble were it not for volunteers who serve faithfully every week. “Volunteer” is probably not the best word, since legitimate church membership assumes a willingness to serve – but I think we still should recognize those who serve well.
Read MoreAt Southeastern, we asked, “What curriculum best prepares students to take the gospel to the nations and their neighbors today?”
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