The Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 18:30 “God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.” God’s way…
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Saturday Preparation for Worship
As you plan for worship this weekend, consider these words of A.W. Tozer: I believe that God wants us to long for Him with…
Read More07/12/24 Pray and Prepare
READING: One-year plan: Nehemiah 3-6, Acts 13:1-41 Two-year plan: Joshua 13, Luke 8:9-21 ———- The enemies of the people of God were frustrated when…
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12 Things Older People Bring to a Young Church
I’m 56 years old, so I’m not that old – but I am older than the majority of people in our church in Wake Forest. Our church doesn’t do this at all, but too many younger churches fail to recognize what older people bring to a congregation.
Read More07/11/24 Trusting Either Way
READING: One-year plan: Ezra 9-10, Nehemiah 1-2, Acts 12 Two-year plan: Joshua 11-12, Luke 8:1-8 ———- Sometimes it’s hard to understand the way God…
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Thursday Encouragement: Prayer in Times of Anxiety
I’ve found these words of Paul Miller regarding prayer in times of anxiety both encouraging and convicting: “When you stop trying to control your…
Read More07/10/24 “Christian”
READING: One-year plan: Ezra 6-8, Acts 11 Two-year plan: Joshua 10, Luke 7:31-50 ——— Today’s New Testament reading reminds us that it was at…
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Wednesday Words: 10 Reasons Ministry is Not So Hard
Maybe you had a tough day yesterday at your church. If so, I want to use this post to remind us why ministry is not as hard as it seems sometimes.
Read More07/09/24 Forever
READING: One-year plan: Ezra 2-5, Acts 10:17-48 Two-year plan: Joshua 8:30-9:27, Luke 7:18-30 ——— I’m excited about today’s reading, perhaps even more than usual…
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Tuesday Encouragement: Spurgeon on Getting Rest
If you’re weary today, I pray these words from Charles Spurgeon might challenge you to prioritize rest. I encourage you to do so even…
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