10 Reflections on the 2018 Southern Baptist Convention
I realize I’m just one voice (and I make no claims to be a significant one), but here are some of my reflections on the Southern Baptist Convention just concluded this week in Dallas.
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06/14/18 Our Shield and Refuge
READING: 1 Kings 10-11, 2 Chronicles 9, Proverbs 30-31 “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs…
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Some Thoughts about “the Angry Few” in Local Church Conflicts
I’ve seen it happen. Just a few angry or frustrated people in a church can create havoc for an entire congregation. What I’ve also seen in decades of pastoring and church consulting, though, are these things.
Read More06/13/18 The Days of Your Youth
READING: Ecclesiastes 7-12 “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come. . . .” Ecclesiastes 12:1 I tell folks that we…
Read More06/12/18 Idolatry of Aloneness
READING: Ecclesiastes 1-6 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 Ecc. 4:9-12 “Two are better than one…
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10 Common Characteristics of the Top Ten Leaders I’ve Ever Worked With
Over the years, I’ve worked with a number of strong leaders in various capacities. Each of them has unique strengths, but I’ve decided today to list common characteristics I’ve seen in all of the top ten leaders I’ve known.
Read More06/11/18 Pride
READING: Proverbs 27-29 “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth.” Proverbs 27:2 Pride is such a subtle temptation that I suspect we often miss…
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My Prayer for the Southern Baptist Convention This Week
Here is my prayer for the Southern Baptist Convention that takes place this week in Dallas.
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Week in Review
In case you missed any of this past week’s posts, here’s the week in review:
Read More06/10/18 Warnings
READING: 1 Kings 9 “And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, with integrity of heart and uprightness, doing according…
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