Sunday Prayer Challenge
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…
Read More10/15/24 Family
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 30-33, Philippians 2:19-3:11 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 11:14-12:19, John 6:16-21 ———- Yesterday, I spoke with a pastor who has just…
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Encouragement when Seeking God’s Will
Some years ago, I wrote this blog post: “8 Nuggets of Wisdom from My Mentors when You Can’t Figure Out God’s Will.” If you…
Read More10/14/24 In Perfect Peace
READING: One-year plan: Isaiah 25-29, Philippians 2:1-18 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 10:1-11:13, John 6:1-15 ———- As a college student, I went to the local…
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