07/13/21 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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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Confessions of a Cynical Pastor from Church AnswersA Pastor shares his story with Thom Rainer at Church…
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11 Obstacles to Effective Discipleship in the Church
Leading a church to be a discipling church—especially if that’s never been their focus—is not easy. You might, in fact, be learning that truth…
Read More07/09/21 Shout Loudly!
READING: Ezra 1-3, Acts 9:23-10:8 Something was going on. Under God’s hand, some of the Israelites in bondage in Babylon received freedom and returned…
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