08/14/24 What Fruit?
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 32-35, Romans 5:12-6:23 Two-year plan: Ruth 3-4, Luke 15:11-32 ———- It’s a question I’ve considered over the years, but I…
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8 Reasons Pastors Struggle with Doing Spiritual Disciplines
I wish I could say that every pastor I know – and I know a lot of them – never struggles with consistency and faithfulness in spiritual disciplines like Bible study, prayer, fasting, etc.
Read MoreA Prayerful Encouragement for Today
On this busy day for many of us, voice the prayer of Tim Keller as he prays out of his study of Psalm 95:1-4….
Read More08/13/24 I Cried Out to You
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 26-31, Romans 4:9-5:11 Two-year plan: Ruth 1-2, Luke 15:1-10 ———- One of my roles at Southeastern Seminary is to help…
Read More08/12/24 No Boasting
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 20-25, Romans 3:9-4:8 Two-year plan: Judges 21, Luke 14:25-35 ———- We are so prone toward ego. No matter who we…
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9 Steps to Take when Your Church Doesn’t Have Enough Workers
I don’t think I’ve ever met a church leader who said, “Our church has more than enough workers.” Every church I’ve worked with had…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
As we move into the new school year, pray today for the teachers who are members of your local church. As a professor myself,…
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A Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
2 Corinthians 12:21 “I fear that when I come my God will again humiliate me in your presence, and I will grieve for many who…
Read More08/09/24 My Rock
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 17-19, Romans 2:17-3:8 Two-year plan: Judges 20, Luke 14:7-24 ——— Today’s one of those days when simply reading the Word…
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9 Types of Evangelistic “Invitation” Options
I write this post in response to a friend who asked about any trends we’re seeing in “response times” offered during worship services.
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