An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Chronicles 14:12, 16:26 “The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire. . . . For…
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06/19/21 Saturday Quote
‘Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Pastors: Why Your Local Influence is More Essential than a National Platform by Sam Rainer Pastors, your…
Read More06/18/21 Inquiring of the Lord
READING: 1 Chronicles 10-12, John 18 The contrast likely could not be more obvious. As the writer of 1 Chronicles describes the end of…
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7 Things I’m Still Learning about Grace
Today, I’m simply reflecting on what I’m continuing to learn—and inviting you to listen in to my internal conversation. Here are some things I…
Read More06/17/21 Finishing the Work
READING: 1 Chronicles 8-9, John 17 Jesus’ work was coming to a close as He made His way toward a cross. He had been…
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Thursdays with Todd: 3 Reasons to Preach the “Word-s” (by Todd Linn)
Most ministers are familiar with Paul’s imperative to his young protégé Timothy: “Preach the Word!” (2 Timothy 4:2). It’s a great text, frequently cited…
Read More06/16/21 Have Courage
READING: 1 Chronicles 7, John 16:5-33 Living faithfully as a Christian is not easy in a messed-up world. Many cultural standards are in direct…
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A Reminder of a Church’s Responsibility toward Their Pastor—from Charles Spurgeon
I’m deeply grateful the churches I’ve pastored provided me a book allowance for further study (and, in fact, both helped me with education costs…
Read More06/15/21 They Will Persecute You
READING: 1 Chronicles 5-6, John 15:1-16:4 I am mindful today of the reality that many in the world want nothing to do with Christianity….
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