02/12/21 Obedience and Glory
READING: Exodus 39-40, Matthew 26:1-25 We have seen this phrase before as we’ve read through the Old Testament, but it simply echoes throughout the…
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8 Posts about Leaving a Church
As COVID fatigue sets in, I’m beginning to see laity and pastors making decisions to leave churches. Some were already thinking about it prior…
Read More02/11/21 Sheep and Goats
READING: Exodus 37-38, Matthew 25:14-46 In the judgment on the sheep and the goats in today’s reading, the comparison/contrast of the two groups is…
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9 Reasons Church Attendance Won’t Soon Return to Pre-COVID Numbers
More than one church growth expert has suggested that church attendance will remain lower than pre-COVID numbers even after we’re past this situation. Here…
Read More02/10/21 Snares and False Gods
READING: Exodus 34-36, Matthew 24:32-25:13 The lure of false gods is incredibly strong . . . and the human heart is incredibly fickle at…
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10 Quotes on Church Conflict
Church conflict happens in most congregations—and for that reason, many authors have written on this topic. Here are some quotes that have been helpful…
Read More02/09/21 The Finger of God
READING: Exodus 30-33, Matthew 24:1-31 Today’s another one of those days when the Word just amazes me again. God had previously told Moses…
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12 Questions to Evaluate Your Church’s Culture
Every church has a culture, whether it be positive or negative. The problem, though, is that too few churches take time to consider their…
Read More02/08/21 Hypocrisy
READING: Exodus 28-29, Matthew 23 You’ve probably heard it said, “Do as I say, not as I do.” It’s not good thinking—and certainly not…
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11 Reflections on Christian Leadership
I do not claim to be a great leader. I realize I still have much room for growth, despite almost forty years in full-time…
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