07/25/18 God’s Favor

READING: Isaiah 43-45, Psalm 80 “Make your face shine on us.” Psalm 80:3 How many times do we need God’s intervention? When we have health…

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5 Signs That the Enemy Has a Stronghold in a Church

Some churches just seem to be hammered with evil. Based on my years of studying spiritual warfare—and recognizing that human sinfulness is at the root of all these issues—these things at least suggest ongoing strongholds in a church

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07/24/18 The Word of God

READING: Isaiah 40-42, Psalm 46 “The word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 Life is brief. It’s here, and then it’s gone. We who…

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11 More Characteristics of Church Pessimists

A few months ago, I wrote about “11 Characteristics of Church Pessimists.” I got enough feedback and suggestions that I realize I missed some characteristics. So, here are few more to add to your list as you evaluate whether you’re a church pessimist.

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07/23/18 Conversations with God

READING: Isaiah 38-39, 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 32:24-33 “I have heard your prayer.” Isaiah 38:5 Many of us who’ve read the Bible know the…

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07/22/18 Relying on God

READING: Psalm 76 “They do not look to the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 31:1 None of us needs look far to find people and countries…

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07/21/18 Only One God

READING: Isaiah 36-37, 2 Kings 18:9-19:37, 2 Chronicles 32:1-23, Psalm 76 “Now, Lord our God, please save us from his power so that all the kingdoms of…

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