Missing God?
This past week, my wife was out of town—and I was reminded of a lesson I learned many years ago that remains convicting to…
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05/19/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Pray today for at least one person you know who seemingly has no interest in the gospel or church. Pray by name for him…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Peter 4:7 “The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.” Serve the Lord with urgency and seriousness today. Pray,…
Read More05/17/24 Wisdom in Trusting God
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 3-4, John 4:1-26 Two-year plan: Numbers 22:22-23:26, Mark 11:1-19 ——— Here is what God promised Solomon: “I will give…
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12 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Words this Past Week if You’re Planning to Preach this Weekend
It’s Friday. For most of us who preach, we’re two days away from proclaiming the Word of God. If you’re a preacher, I assume…
Read More05/16/24 Conviction and Good News
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 1-2, John 3 Two-year plan: Numbers 21:1-22:21, Mark 10:46-52 I’ve wondered why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night (John…
Read More05/15/24 Ignoring the Counsel of Others
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 23-24, John 2 Two-year plan: Numbers 19-20, Mark 10:32-45 ——– All of us need someone in our life to…
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Wednesday Words: Jonathan T. Pennington on the Difference between Preaching and Teaching
I found these words from my New Testament colleague when I taught at Southern Seminary to be helpful and clarifying: What is the distinction?…
Read More05/14/24 Cry Out to the Lord
READING: One-year plan: 2 Samuel 20-22, John 1:29-51 Two-year plan: Numbers 17-18, Mark 10:17-31 ——— Today’s one of those days that the Word in…
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Post-Mother’s Day Thoughts: 7 Truths I Learned while Praying for and Witnessing to My Mom over 47 Years
Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the United States. My mom went to be with the Lord almost three years ago, so my “celebrating” was…
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