05/14/26 Prayer
2 Chronicles 7-11 It’s easy today to rejoice as I read the Word. Take note of these texts that remind us that our God…
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12 Ways for Your Church to Stay Connected with High School Graduates and College Students
Over the last several weeks, our churches celebrated with high school seniors as they graduated. Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the students…
Read More05/13/26 Greater . . . and even Greater
2 Chronicles 1-6 Solomon desired to build a temple for God, and it must be a great one because “God is greater than any…
Read More5/12/26 Giving with the Right Heart
1 Chronicles 26-29 Frankly, I’m cheap. I detest debt, and I feel more secure when I know we can pay our bills without suffering…
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6 Reasons to Sit in a Different Seat at Church This Weekend
I know some readers won’t like this post. Most of us have a habit of sitting in the same place in church on Sunday, and I realize that nobody else is calling for changing this pattern.
Read More05/11/26 Praise the Lord!
1 Chronicles 23-25 These chapters cover David’s turning his kingdom over to Solomon, followed by David’s assigning the work of the Levites and Aaronic…
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9 Reasons Many Folks Never Tell Us if Our Preaching is Boring
First, a caveat: I know some church members are more than willing to tell us their thoughts about our preaching. Too often, though, folks…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
On this Mother’s Day in the US, pray for mothers–both young and old–who are not yet believers. As a word of hope, I remind…
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An Encouraging Word from the Word for Church Leaders Today
1 Kings 3:6 “And Solomon replied, ‘You have shown great and faithful love to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you…
Read More05/08/26 Leaning on the Lord
1 Chronicles 17-22 David, the king of Israel, was quite the victorious warrior. He defeated people after people, doing so because “the Lord gave David…
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