05/23/21 Sunday Quote
“It is not just important that we obey God’s commands as individuals. Churches are communities of faith, and God intends us to help spur…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Galatians 6:2 “Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” My guess is that ministry among God’s people…
Read More05/22/21 Saturday Quote
“In the New Testament, and especially in Paul, not only the forgiveness of sins, but also the entire living of the Christian life can…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Why Worship Pastors and Lead Pastors Should Meet Weekly by Sam RainerSam Rainer discusses how the sermon…
Read More05/21/21 Keeping His Word
READING: 1 Kings 6-7, John 4:46-54 I’m so grateful for the times when the Bible so clearly describes the power of God. We who…
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10 Ways to Recognize Our Arrogance
I’m writing this post for me as much as for anyone. Some years ago, I re-read Jim Collins’ How the Mighty Fall and Tim Irwin’s Derailed. Both…
Read More05/20/21 In a Dream
READING: 1 Kings 3-5, John 4:1-45 Twice in today’s Old Testament reading, the text says that God appeared to Solomon in a dream. His…
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8 Ongoing Stresses of Ministry as COVID Changes
Most churches I know have regathered, and the recent CDC guidelines for masks have opened the door more widely for regaining some sense of…
Read More05/19/21 Friend of the Groom
READING: 1 Kings 1-2, John 3 It’s another picture of the humility of John the Baptist. Despite his apparent popularity among the people, he…
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10 Ministry Regrets I Have
As I reflect on 40 years of ministry, I do have some regrets. My hope is that my sharing them today will help others…
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