10/20/18 Listening Ears

READING: Matthew 20, Mark 10:32-52, Luke 18:31-19:27 “Immediately they could see.” Matthew 20:34 I admit that I’m not a very good listener. I get focused…

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10/19/18 Prayers of the Heart

READING: Matthew 19, Mark 10:1-31, Luke 16:1-18:30 “God, have mercy on me, a sinner!” Luke 18:13 I wonder what my prayers reveal about my heart….

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5 Reasons We Need to Pray for Teachers

Yesterday’s USA Today cover article (“America’s Teachers: A Day in the Life”) addressed teachers, and it began with the story of a teacher who prays with his principal as he begins each day. It’s that example that led to this call to pray for teachers.

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10/18/18 Celebrations

READING: Luke 14-15 “Let’s celebrate with a feast.” Luke 15:23 I am amazed by how little we celebrate when God redeems lost people. Those who…

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Can a Church Be Too Big?

I heard the discussion again recently. A person I respect raised a concern about any church that is larger than the size that an undershepherd can adequately shepherd. Without yet revealing my own position, I’m simply restating these common arguments for your feedback.

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10/17/18 Worry

READING: Luke 12:1-13:30  “Why worry about the rest?” Luke 12:26 I wish I could say that I never worry . . . that I have…

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10/16/18 In His Care

READING: Luke 10, John 10:1-11:54 “. . . they will never perish.” John 10:28  I am incredibly grateful that my eternal salvation is not dependent…

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