04/29/24 Right Decisions
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 15-16, Luke 18:31-19:10 Two-year plan: Numbers 4:29-5:10, Mark 6:14-29 Sometimes our decisions have serious consequences – even life-changing, dramatic…
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3 Posts on Advice I’ve Received and Have/Have Not Followed . . . and a Request
Over the years, I’ve learned the value of listening to other believers—though I’ve sometimes learned the hard way. Perhaps one of these posts will…
Read More04/28/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you prepare for worship today, pray for the senior adults in your church. Pray they will remain faithful servants even as they get…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Luke 19:41 “As he approached and saw the city, he wept for it.” As you minister to people today, may you weep for any…
Read MoreSaturday Suggestion: Words from E.M. Bounds for Pastors who Struggle Praying
Many pastors I know wrestle with praying consistently. They know they need to do so, but bulding prayer into their lives has not been…
Read More04/26/24 In Our Hearts
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 13-14, Luke 18:1-30 Two-year plan: Numbers 3:40-4:28, Mark 6:1-13 ——— Jesus had much to say about self-righteousness in a…
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9 More Things I Would Change if I Were Starting Ministry Again
This past week, I published at Thom Rainer’s Church Answers website a blog entitled, “Twelve Things I Would Do Differently if I Were Starting…
Read More04/25/24 Faith in a Big God
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 9-12, Luke 17 Two-year plan: Numbers 3:1-39, Mark 5:21-43 ———- According to Jesus, a little bit of faith can…
Read More04/24/24 They Turned Away
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 5-8, Luke 16 Two-year plan: Numbers 2, Mark 5:9-20 ———- More than ever in my 43+ years of ministry,…
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Wednesday Words: H. B. Charles on Developing Your Own Preaching Style
If you’re a preacher, I assume these words from H.B. Charles will be encouraging to you: It is said that imitation is the best…
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