05/03/24 To Hear Him
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 27-31, Luke 21:20-22:6 Two-year plan: Numbers 8:5-9:23, Mark 7:31-8:10 ——— Today’s New Testament reading shows us that Jesus taught…
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15 Misperceptions about Ministry
Forty-three years ago last month, I began full-time ministry. Looking back, I realize now how many misperceptions I had about ministry then. Here are…
Read More05/02/24 Listening to His Conscience
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 24-26, Luke 20:27-21:19 Two-year plan: Numbers 7:40-8:4, Mark 7:11-30 ——— In today’s Old Testament reading, we read of instances…
Read More05/01/24 He Had Spoken against Them
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 20-23, Luke 20:1-26 Two-year plan: Numbers 7:1-39, Mark 6:53-7:10 ——— The religious leaders of Jesus’ day knew Jesus had…
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Wednesday Words: Charles Spurgeon on Satan Attacking Fellowship in the Church
Words worth considering, especially if you find yourself angry and unforgiving toward others: “Satan always hates Christian fellowship. It is his policy to keep…
Read More04/30/24 Lions and Bears
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 17-19, Luke 19:11-48 Two-year plan: Numbers 5:11-6:27, Mark 6:30-52 .——– The giant surely towered over the shepherd boy. Had…
Read More04/29/24 Right Decisions
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 15-16, Luke 18:31-19:10 Two-year plan: Numbers 4:29-5:10, Mark 6:14-29 Sometimes our decisions have serious consequences – even life-changing, dramatic…
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3 Posts on Advice I’ve Received and Have/Have Not Followed . . . and a Request
Over the years, I’ve learned the value of listening to other believers—though I’ve sometimes learned the hard way. Perhaps one of these posts will…
Read More04/28/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you prepare for worship today, pray for the senior adults in your church. Pray they will remain faithful servants even as they get…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Luke 19:41 “As he approached and saw the city, he wept for it.” As you minister to people today, may you weep for any…
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