03/27/25 They Wanted a King
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 5-10 Two-year plan: Psalms 26-29, Romans 4:13-5:5 ——— In the first part of today’s readings, God is the God…
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12 Thoughts about “the Angry Few” in the Local Church
I’ve seen it happen. Just a few angry or frustrated people in a church can create havoc for an entire congregation. What I’ve also seen in decades of pastoring and church consulting, though, are these things.
Read More03/26/25 Here Am I
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 1-4 Two-year plan: Psalms 23-25, Romans 4:1-12 ———- I’m thinking about God’s calling today. I realize there are folks…
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10 Big Mistakes I Made as a Young Pastor
To be honest, I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been.
Read More03/25/25 Connections
READING: One-year plan: Ruth 1-4 Two-year plan: Psalms 22, Romans 3:21-31 ———- Today is one of the days of Bible reading when we get…
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Three E-books for Preachers and Church Leaders for $7 Each
If you’re a pastor or church leader interested in helpful books (at least, I hope they’re helpful), here are three books I’ve written or…
Read More03/24/25 He Did Not Know
READING: One-year plan: Judges 16-21 Two-year plan: Psalms 19-21, Romans 3:1-20 ———- The words are few, but they are heart-stopping: “but he did not know…
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15 Questions for a Preacher or Teacher to Ask after a Sunday
As you evaluate yesterday (or this past weekend) in your teaching or preaching work, here are some questions to consider: Did I proclaim the…
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Pray today for the adult children of 1-2 of your closest Christian friends. If those adult children have never turned to Christ, pray God…
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An Encouraging Word from the Word for Church Leaders Today
Ephesians 6:19 “Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness…
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