6 Struggles of an Undiscipled Baby Believer Many Years Ago + A Heartfelt Caution
I’ve written in the last week about celebrating my 50th anniversary of God’s saving me in 1974. I’m deeply grateful for the church that grounded me…
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A Podcast with One of My Spiritual Heroes
Several weeks ago, I did a podcast with Tom Elliff, one of my spiritual heroes. I’ve known Tom a long time, and I’ve heard…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
Pray that some who are hurting in your congregation today will experience renewal through God’s presence in your church’s worship service this Lord’s day.
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A Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 78:5-7 “He established a testimony in Jacob and set up a law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their…
Read More08/23/24 Urgency
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 69-72, Romans 13-14 Two-year plan: 1 Samuel 13:1-14:14, Luke 18:24-43 ——— I have written in the past about my interest…
Read More08/22/24 The Nations
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 63-68, Romans 11:33-12:21 Two-year plan: 1 Samuel 11-12, Luke 18:9-23 ——— The nations are always on the heart of God,…
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An Encouraging Challenge to Preachers from Jim Shaddix
I love Jim Shaddix because of his walk with the Lord–beginning in his home (no matter what they face, including now when he’s facing…
Read More08/21/24 Protective Wings
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 57-62, Romans 11:1-32 Two-year plan: 1 Samuel 9-10, Luke 18:1-8 ———– I remember one of my pastoral heroes often praying…
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10 Glimpses of What Ministry’s All About even When It’s Tough
All of us in ministry need these moments. When the work’s tough, we need reminders of why we do what we do.
Read More08/20/24 Buttery Words
READING: One-year plan: Psalms 51-56, Romans 10 Two-year plan: 1 Samuel 6-8, Luke 17:20-37 ———- Words. They matter. In some ways, they’re my life…
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