7 Groups of Believers who Amaze Me . . . and for Whom I’m Grateful
As I get older, I often think about people who’ve influenced my life over the years. Today, I’m thinking about Christ-followers whose faith pushes…
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03/14/24 Surely Not I
READING: One-year plan: Numbers 31–32, Mark 13:28–14:21 Two-year plan: Exodus 29, Matthew 23:25–24:2 ——— “Surely not I?” each disciple asked when Jesus announced that…
Read More03/13/24 Not One Stone
READING: One-year plan: Numbers 28-30, Mark 13:1-27 Two-year plan: Exodus 28, Matthew 23:12-24 ———- Maybe you’ve seen some impressive man-made structures around the world. I think…
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Wednesday Words: H.B. Charles on Preaching, Pride, and Prayer
“It is easy to justify pulpit pride by thinking that you just want to give God your best in the pulpit. Next thing you…
Read More03/12/24 Ongoing Work
READING: One-year plan: Numbers 26-27, Mark 12:13-44 Two-year plan: Exodus 26-27, Matthew 23:1-11 ———- I am reminded today that God always has a plan. As Moses…
Read More03/11/24 Whatever
READING: One-year plan: Numbers 23-25, Mark 11:15-12:12 Two-year plan: Exodus 25:10-40, Matthew 22:34-46 ———- Today’s Old Testament story is of Balaam, whom Balak hired to curse…
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7 Ways to Turn Your Small Group in an Outward Direction
The longer a church small group is in existence, the more likely it is the group will have turned inwardly. They don’t move in…
Read More03/10/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you prepare for worship today, pray for all the worship leaders in your city. If you know others by name, pray specifically for…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Hebrews 3:13 “But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” This day, encourage others…
Read MoreSaturday Suggestion: Ways to Build Prayer into Your Church’s Worship Service
I’m convinced that the neglect of prayer is one reason North American churches struggle. If you want your church to pray more when they…
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