A Christmas Devotion for this Weekend
They’ve been some of the most gripping moments of my life. I’ve watched silently around the world as: Sinners. All of them. Just like…
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04/29/25 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…
Read More04/24/25 Presence and Protection
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 6-9 Two-year plan: Psalms 78:1-35, Romans 16:1-16 ———- It was a frightening time for Elisha’s servant, who saw only…
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What I Like and Don’t Like about Spiritual Gifts Inventories
I remember my excitement years ago when I first completed a spiritual gifts inventory. I still like inventories and use them, but I do so…
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