An Illustration to Encourage Ministry Husbands and Wives Today
Some years ago, my pastor at the time told me a simple story I have never forgotten. He had recently visited with an older…
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09/23/24 Giving Sacrificially
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 13-15, 2 Corinthians 8 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 16:1-17:14, Luke 24:36-53 ———- I’ve seen it happen. While I did not…
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10 Indications that a Church’s Committees are Out of Control
Many churches have committees, but some of them are out of control. Here’s how you might know: What are your thoughts?
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A Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
Romans 12:11 “Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord.” May your zeal for the Lord be evident in…
Read More09/20/24 Ambassadors
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:16-7:16 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 15, Luke 24:22-35 ———- We who are believers are ambassadors for Christ….
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3 Posts on “Mission Drift” in a Church
I don’t know a single church who set out to be inwardly focused with too little attention on the Great Commission. I have, though,…
Read More09/19/24 Better than Gold
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 6:20-9:18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-5:15 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 13:21-14:33, Luke 24:1-21 ———- Even though I know better than to get…
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An Encouraging Word from Max Lucado on Grace
Sometimes I take grace for granted. That’s why these words from Max Lucado have been encouraging to me: Attempts at self-salvation guarantee nothing but…
Read More09/18/24 Avoid It
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 4:1-6:19, 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:18 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 12:1-13:20, Luke 23:50-56 ———- Early in my Christian journey, I had folks…
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7 Reasons Why Announcements Don’t Usually Lead to Church Member Involvement
I’ve heard it done often. In fact, I’ve done it too often. “It” in this case refers to trying to recruit church volunteers primarily…
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