09/10/20 The Lord’s Supper
READING: 2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-40, Psalm 68, 1 Corinthians 11 The Lord’s Supper is a “meantime” event for the church. That is to say,…
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6 Posts on Mentoring—that is, Discipling like Jesus Did
We’re only a couple of weeks into the fall semester at Southeastern Seminary, and already I’ve met with several students seeking a mentor. I’m…
Read More09/09/20 For Our Instruction
READING: Isaiah 36-37, Psalm 123, 1 Corinthians 10 This year, I’ve enjoyed writing these devotions from the New Testament. In some ways, it’s reminded me…
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6 Reasons I Now Don’t Usually Begin with Greetings, Announcements, or Small Talk when Preaching
Let me start with a caveat: I don’t intend to demean with this post any faithful pastor and preacher whose approach differs from mine….
Read More09/08/20 Compelled to Preach
READING: 2 Kings 18-19, 2 Chronicles 32, Psalm 67, 1 Corinthians 9 I’m incredibly blessed to do what I do. God and His people have…
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10 Evidences that Churches are COVID-19 Weary
We’ve now been dealing with COVID for almost seven months. While churches have done a great job of quickly pivoting to respond to this…
Read More09/07/20 Misused Liberty
READING: 2 Chronicles 29-31, 1 Corinthians 8 I’m grateful that God in grace offers us freedom from legalism and bondage. We’re freed men and women,…
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5 Quick but Intentional Ways to Pray this Labor Day
Today in the United States is Labor Day, a day to honor American workers. I encourage you to take some time today and pray…
Read More09/06/20 Sunday Quote
“Gospel ministry is truth wrapped in grace. Truth without grace is fundamentalism; grace without truth is only sentimentality. When truth and grace are divorced,…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet…
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