05/13/21 Hearts Burning
READING: 2 Samuel 15-17, Luke 24:13-53 Their heart burned within them as they listened to Jesus (whom they had not yet recognized) open the…
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12 Reasons Churches Don’t Address Decline
Most churches in North America are plateaued or in decline. Many of those churches have been in that state for years, if not decades—sometimes…
Read More05/12/21 Grief and Faith
READING: 2 Samuel 12-14, Luke 23:44-24:12 Judgment had fallen on David for his sin, and that judgment cost him his son. That’s such an…
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11 Steps to Confront When You Don’t Like Confrontation
I admit it. I don’t like confrontation. I often work with students and church leaders who face the same issue, even when they know…
Read More05/11/21 Lust Leading to Tragedy
READING: 2 Samuel 8-11, Luke 23:6-43 Again today, the scriptures present a sharp contrast. In the first part of today’s Old Testament reading, God’s…
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7 Questions to Test My Ego
Pride is a subtle and seductive enemy for all of us—beginning with me. Over the years, I’ve found myself responding wrongly to some of…
Read More05/10/21 Leader after Leader
READING: 2 Samuel 4-7, Luke 22:47-23:5 God’s plan is amazing, actually, as He leads His people. From His creation of Adam to His calling…
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10 Questions to Ask concerning Your Heart’s Focus this Monday Morning
It’s Monday—and Mondays can sometimes be difficult for pastors (in fact, see these posts about Mondays). Sometimes, we get misfocused as we review the Sunday events….
Read More05/09/21 Sunday Quote
“Sunday is the day that the Lord has given you to attend to your soul.” Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden…
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