05/26/25 Deep Grief, Again
READING: One-year plan: Nehemiah 1-6 Two-year plan: Psalm 120-124, 1 Corinthians 14:1-11 ———- Maybe you’ve found yourself grieving deeply over the results of sin…
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2 Posts about Heroes on this Memorial Day, 2025
First, I want to express today my deep gratitude for the military men and women who have died in their service to our country….
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Pray today for those in your church family who are remembering and grieving the deaths of loved ones this Memorial Day weekend.
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A Word of Encouragement from the Word for Church Leaders Today
Romans 12:9-10 “Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one…
Read More05/23/25 Deep Grief
READING: One-year plan: Ezra 6-10 Two-year plan: Psalm 119:135-176, 1 Corinthians 13 ——– Ezra’s grief over the sins of God’s people was quite serious,…
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12 Signs Your Church May Be in Trouble
I realize this post may be discouraging, but it’s necessary. If we don’t recognize warning signs of a struggling church, we sometimes wait too long to try to fix the problem. Be aware of these signs that your church might be in trouble:
Read More05/22/25 Emotion
READING: One-year plan: Ezra 1-5 Two-year plan: Psalm 119:83-134, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ———- Emotion. Particularly, emotion in worshiping God with gratitude and praise. Some…
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10 Ideas from the Past We Should Do Today
The world’s changed a lot in those decades – some for good, some for bad. Here are some simple suggestions from the past that I think would help us enjoy today.
Read More05/21/25 Humble Repentance
READING: One-year plan: 2 Chronicles 33-36 Two-year plan: Psalm 119:45-82, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ———- Genuine repentance is typically noticeable. Others see our lives when…
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10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend
In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence and solitude retreat. I allow them to take their Bible, but no electronics, no music, no noise. They often debate the value of the assignment when I announce it, but they’re grateful when they’ve completed it.
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