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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10/21/24 Self-Evaluation
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 44:24-48:22, Colossians 3:12-4:18 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 16:15-17:24, John 7:1-24 ——— Today’s one of those days when you can simply…
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5 Posts about Evangelism and Lostness
In recent years, the Lord has just grabbed my heart again for getting to know non-believers and sharing the gospel with them. If that’s…
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The Word: Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
2 Samuel 7:22 “This is why You are great, Lord God. There is no one like You, and there is no God besides You, as all…
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As you prepare to gather with God’s people today, whisper a prayer for the members of your church who are carrying heavy burdens–including those…
Read More10/18/24 The Word
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 42:1-44:23, Colossians 2:4-3:11 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 15:1-16:14, John 6:60-71 ———- The Word speaking into our lives can be quite…
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10 Warning Signs that Your Pastor’s Getting Burned Out
When I do church consulting, I often encounter pastors who are just worn out, and often heading toward burnout. In my conversations with these leaders, I usually learn that the battle had been ongoing long before I arrived to consult.
Read More10/17/24 Transferred
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 38-41, Colossians 1:1-2:3 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 14, John 6:44-59 ——— Our state was once a most desperate one apart…
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Encouragement for Believers in a Struggle Today
If you’ve been struggling with something lately, perhaps these words from Max Lucado will help you: “Saving grace saves us from our sins. Sustaining…
Read More10/16/24 A Remedy for Worry
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 34-37, Philippians 3:12-4:23 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 12:20-13:34, John 6:22-43 ——— I confess that I am a worrier. I know…
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7 Reasons You Should Say an Extra Prayer for Your Pastor Today
It’s Wednesday—the middle of a week that I suspect has already been busy for your pastor. During this Pastor Appreciation Month, I encourage you…
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