An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel did not come to you in…
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08/14/21 Saturday Quote
“Indeed, coming together in person to pray for one another may be more important than ever in today’s social environment, in which we have…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Five Often-Missed Questions in Church Revitalization by Sam RainerIf you’re considering church revitalization, here are some questions…
Read More08/13/21 Preparing to Be with God
READING: Psalms 23-27, Romans 3:9-4:12 Sometimes I wonder why worship services in our churches seem so lifeless . . . so powerless . ….
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9 Characteristics of the Best Administrative Assistants I’ve Had
Over the years, I’ve had some great administrative assistants—as a pastor, as a missions-agency employee, and a seminary professor. My current assistant, Jeremy, is…
Read More08/12/21 The Glory of Creation
READING: August 12, 2021 The Glory of Creation Psalms 19-22, Romans 2:1-3:8 A friend and I both have telescopes we use to look into…
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Thursdays with Todd: 7 Thoughts about Quoting Others in the Pulpit
Quoting others when we preach may help our sermons–or harm them. When is it right to quote other people, and what is the best…
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08/11/21 Call upon the Lord
READING: Psalms 11-18, Romans 1 “The Lord lives—blessed be my rock! The God of my salvation is exalted” (Psa 18:46). I read these words, and I immediately…
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Introducing a Leadership Resource for Church Revitalization
If you read this blog regularly, you know I seldom include a “commercial” in my writing—but I am making an exception today. I want…
Read More08/10/21 Rejoice and Grieve
READING: Psalms 6-10, Acts 28 Paul had finally made it to Rome. There, the crowds gathered to hear him even when he was under…
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