Thursdays with Todd: Leading Public Prayer Just before the Sermon
With the apostles, most ministers recognize the need to give the greater balance of their time to “prayer and the ministry of the Word”…
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07/14/21 Emotions
READING: Nehemiah 1-4, Acts 12:1-13:12 I must admit that today’s New Testament reading left me with several emotions. I grieved because Acts 12 speaks…
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Week of Encouragement Day 3: Strength in Weakness
Maybe you feel weak today. Drained. Tired of the struggle. If that’s you, I pray this post will encourage you. We need God’s power…
Read More07/13/21 Grace over Grief
READING: Ezra 8-10, Acts 11 Some time ago, I wrote a blog post entitled, “When You Grieve a Prodigal’s Sin More than He or…
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Week of Encouragement Day 2: He Knew She Was Hungry
In this week of encouragement, I turn today to the story of Jairus’ daughter in Mark 5:21-47. In this text, a desperate father came…
Read More07/12/21 Courage in Him
READING: Ezra 4-7, Acts 10:9-48 King Artaxerxes had opened the door for Ezra to return to Israel to teach God’s decrees. Through the king,…
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“Little by Little” Encouragement
Today’s text: “The Lord your God will drive out these nations before you little by little. You will not be able to destroy them all at once; otherwise, the…
Read More07/11/21 Sunday Quote
“The church doesn’t exist merely to do no harm or be a safe place for hurting people (although it’s good when we are). We’ve…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Jeremiah 32:17 “Oh, Lord God! You yourself made the heavens and earth by your great power and with your outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult…
Read More07/10/21 Saturday Quote
“[Church] revitalization leaders understand the problems, but they focus on the possibilities. Doing the opposite—focusing on the problems—is demoralizing to yourself and to your…
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