Leaders and Heroes on this Memorial Day
I usually think most about heroes during two holidays of the year: Memorial Day and July 4th. On both days, I’m reminded of the…
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05/28/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Take some time today to pray for those folks who once attended your church, but who are now unchurched. Pray by name as much…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Acts 20:24 “But I [Paul] consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from…
Read More05/27/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Hear these words from Danny Akin, my president at Southeastern Seminary, about praying to God as Father–and be amazed at the privilege today. Jesus…
Read More05/26/23 Simple Prayer
READING: 2 Chronicles 13-17 You can pack a lot in a simple prayer. In today’s reading, King Asa did that when he prayed about a…
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My Burden: 10 Reasons Why Churches Must Reach College Students
I first wrote about this topic in 2016, but my burden for university and college students has grown exponentially since then. I’m convinced we…
Read More05/25/26 Completing the Work
READING: 2 Chronicles 8-12 The temple was finished. The long-lasting dream had become reality. The text is clear, in fact: “All of Solomon’s work…
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READING: 2 Chronicles 4-7 As I review my pastoral ministry, I suspect I did not speak enough of repentance. Sure, I told people they…
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Wednesday Words: Why I’m Excited about the Hope Initiative
Earlier this week, I introduced you the Hope Initiative. If you haven’t checked out the “Hope Initiative” that will begin next month, I encourage…
Read More05/23/23 An Undivided Heart
READING: 1 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 1-3 I have some non-believing folks I pray for every day. I’ve prayed for them for so long…
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