10/03/24 The Spirit in Our Hearts
READING: One-year plan: Ecclesiastes 9-12, Galatians 5-6 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 2, John 3:32-4:8 ——— I confess that I have given too little attention to…
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Thursday’s Encouragement for Folks Dealing with Adversity
In our chaotic world, I’ve found these words from Jerry Bridges to be comforting and convicting: There is no question that adversity is difficult….
Read More10/02/24 Ministry Grief
READING: One-year plan: Ecclesiastes 5-8, Galatians 3:27-4:31 Two-year plan: 1 Kings 1, John 3:22-30 ———- Paul’s concern for the Galatians was deep. They had…
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Annual post: 30 Ways to Honor Your Pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during…
Read More10/01/24 All the Nations
READING: One-year plan: Ecclesiastes 1-4, Galatians 3:1-26 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 24, John 3:1-21 ——— God’s heart has always been for the nations. Paul…
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Tuesday’s Encouragement for Church Leaders and Laity
This past Sunday, I preached in a church in Ohio — the state in which I pastored for 14 years before becoming a seminary…
Read More09/30/24 Speaking Too Soon
READING: One-year plan: Proverbs 29-31, Galatians 2 Two-year plan: 2 Samuel 23, John 2:13-25 ——— I can recall far too many times when I…
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Spurgeon on “Depression of Spirit”: A Word to Pastors
Some time ago, I wrote a post on “Why Christian Leaders Struggle with Dark Nights of the Soul.” Today, I’m thinking of Charles Spurgeon’s…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
Today, pray for folks affected by the storm this past week–especially for pastors shepherding congregations through a disaster.
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A Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” I need not say…
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