8 Questions the Early Church Might Ask Our Churches

As I read through the scriptures, I think often of the dramatic, radical faith of the early believers. Then, I spend a lot of time in churches in North America whose faith, frankly, seems weak. I wonder if the early church might ask us these questions today.

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08/19/18 Speaking Anyway

READING: Jeremiah 38 “King Zedekiah sent for the prophet Jeremiah and received him at the third entrance of the Lord’s temple.” Jeremiah 38:14 What keeps you…

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08/18/18 Mercy

READING: Jeremiah 38-40, Psalm 74, 79 “Let your compassion come to us quickly.” Psalm 79:8 The enemy had invaded Jerusalem and desecrated God’s temple. The…

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08/17/18 Call upon Him

READING: Jeremiah 33-37 “Call to me and I will answer you.” Jeremiah 33:3 They are just a few sentences, but they’re packed with incredible words….

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10 Reasons to Pray for Seminaries Today 

As a seminary professor at  Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and friend of professors at other seminaries, I know that all seminaries need the prayer support of believers. Many of us are beginning another academic year this week. Would you please read this post, pray for us, and then encourage your church family and friends to join  you today?  

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08/16/18 Settle Down

READING: Jeremiah 29-32 “Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to.” Jeremiah 29:7 Sometimes we find ourselves in places we don’t want to…

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08/15/18 Hearing and Speaking

READING: Jeremiah 25-28 “This word came to Jeremiah from the Lord.” Jeremiah 27:1 God reveals Himself to us, and we get to reveal him to others….

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