12/19/20 Saturday Quote
“We are amazed at how widely the word of Jesus’ ministry spread by word of mouth. As Jesus preached, cast out demons, and healed…
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Saturday Suggestions/Week in Review
Check out these important posts from others: Seven Heartfelt Prayers by Pastors for Their Churches in 2021 by Thom Rainer Many pastors are looking…
Read More12/18/20 He Could Not Prevail
READING: Job 8-11, Revelation 12 Once again, today’s New Testament reading has evoked much discussion. Scholars debate what the “war” is and when it…
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10 Evaluative Questions at the End of the Year
We’re just under two weeks away from ending the year. It’s been a crazy year, but our responsibilities as believers haven’t changed. On that…
Read More12/17/20 Until We’re Finished
READING: Job 4-7, Psalm 99, Revelation 11 Scholars debate who the “two witnesses” in Revelation 11 are. Some see them as Moses and Elijah…
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9 Areas COVID Has Tested Leadership Skills of Church Leaders
Every strong church leader I know speaks of some trying experiences that tested and refined their leadership skills. Those experiences have largely been individualized—until…
Read More12/16/20 Both Sweet and Bitter
READING: Job 1-3, Psalm 29, Revelation 10 Doing God’s work is not always easy. John learns that truth again in today’s New Testament reading,…
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3 Challenging Thoughts from Charles Spurgeon Regarding the Word, the Church, and the Spirit
In his final inaugural address at the Spurgeon College in 1891, Charles Spurgeon focused on the believer’s “armory” (the Word of God), “army” (the…
Read More12/15/20 Rebellion, not Repentance
READING: Malachi, Psalm 2, Revelation 9 The human heart can be amazingly hardened and wicked. Revelation 9 speaks of a tragic time when much…
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8 Reasons Preaching during the Christmas Season Can be More Difficult
I may be alone in this conclusion, but I’ve often found it harder to preach during the Christmas season. Below are some of the…
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