04/30/25 Even if We Stand Alone
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 22-25 Two-year plan: Psalms 86-88, 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4 ———- There was no one like him in his walk with…
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10 Reasons Deacons Have Been Some of My Best Friends in Ministry
To be honest, I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, as I’ve heard many horror stories of battles between pastors and deacons. That’s not…
Read More04/29/25 One True God
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 18-21 Two-year plan: Psalms 83-85, 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 ——— I am struck by this story every time I read…
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What Kind of Shadow Are You Leaving Behind?
Acts 5:15 tells us that the people of Jerusalem “even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats,…
Read More04/28/25 They Would Not Listen
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 14-17 Two-year plan: Psalms 80-82, 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 ———- Ruin was upon Israel and Judah in these chapters. Judah’s…
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4 Stages of Life and Prayerful Evangelism
I realize that the point of that parable of the Prodigal Son is not about his journey (it’s much more to portray the heart of the Pharisaic older son who received no party), but his story nevertheless has caused me to think about different stages of life.
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Ask the Lord to point out any sin you’ve not confessed as you prepare for worship today. Confess it to the Lord.
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A Word of Encouragement from the Word for Church Leaders Today
Nehemiah 1:11 “Please, Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to that of your servants who delight to revere…
Read More04/25/25 Powerlessness
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 10-13 Two-year plan: Psalms 78:36-79:13, Romans 16:17-27 ———- I grieve today for the 4 billion+ people in the world…
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10 Things that Happen When a Pastor’s Heart Beats for Missions
I wish I could introduce every seminary student, rookie pastor, and even veteran pastor to shepherds I’ve known who’ve led their churches to be…
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