05/09/23 One Evil Person
READING: 2 Kings 14-16 The contrast is almost jarring. Amaziah generally did what was right as king of Judah, as did his son, Azariah,…
Read More05/08/23 Integrity
READING: 2 Kings 11-13 Over and over again, I tell guys I mentor that “integrity matters.” Particularly for those of us whose ministry is…
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7 “Words of Encouragement” for Weary Church Leaders Today
Every Sunday for a number of years now, I have offered to my readers a “Word of Encouragement” for beginning the Lord’s Day. If…
Read More05/07/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Here’s what Paul said about non-believers: “But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case, the god…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” We know what…
Read More05/06/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Today, let these words of pastor Keith Manuel challenge you to pray more and to lead your church to do the same: “When the…
Read More05/05/23 Tragic Endings
READING: 2 Kings 8-10 I had not been a Christian long when I first heard the story of Ahab and Jezebel’s encounters with Elijah,…
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11 Steps to Deal with Anger
I grew up in a home where my father was prone to fits of anger. They typically didn’t last long, but they were loud and frightening while they were occurring.
Read More05/04/23 This is What Happened
READING: 2 Kings 5-7 Think with me today about God’s faithfulness. Elisha told Naaman, the Aramean commander who suffered from leprosy, to wash in…
Read More05/03/23 Hospitality
READING: 2 Kings 1-4 In years past, I’ve often written devotions on today’s reading material with a focus on Elisha, the “holy man of…
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