02/02/24 Following the Crowd
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 22-24, Matthew 21:22:1-22 Two-year plan: Genesis 36:20-37:11, Matthew 12:22-37 ———- It’s amazing to me how easy it is to fall into the…
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4 Posts about Holiness
As I’ve reviewed my own writings about holiness, I confess I’m continually challenged to strive to be more Christlike. Perhaps one of these posts…
Read More02/01/24 Awe
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 19-21, Matthew 21:12-46 Two-year plan: Genesis 35:1-36:19, Matthew 12:9-21 ———- It surely was amazing. Thunder and lightning. A thick cloud. A loud…
Read More01/31/24 Just as Jesus Directed
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 16-18, Matthew 20:17-21:11 Two-year plan: Genesis 31:33-34, Matthew 11:25-12:8 ———- Jesus told His disciples exactly what they were to do, including where…
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Wednesday Words: Joseph Stowell on Shepherds in Rural, Smaller Settings
The book is an older one, and the words of Dr. Stowell are part of a larger discussion on pastoral perseverance, but I trust…
Read More01/30/24 Eternal Life?
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 12:43-15:27, Matthew 19:13-20:16 Two-year plan: Genesis 31:36-32:32, Matthew 11:1-24 ———- “He went away grieving, because he had many possessions” (Matt 19:22). The…
Read More01/29/24 Powerless Gods
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 10:1-12:42, Matthew 18:21-19:12 Two-year plan: Genesis 31:1-35, Matthew 10:32-42 ———- The plagues were numerous, and they were severe. Again and again, God…
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7 Simple Ways to Strengthen the Discipleship Strategy in Your Church
My assessment is that many, if not most, churches have no intentional, strategic plan in place to disciple believers. Illustrating an image I use…
Read More01/28/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you prepare for worship today, pray this prayer of praise to God: “Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
John 17:15 “I am not praying that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” As…
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