On the Passing of a Generation, and a Call to Make a Difference
I’m writing this post not long after we’ve received word that Pam’s aunt—the one remaining sibling among eight on her dad’s side of the…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Hebrews 13:20-21 “Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus—the great Shepherd of the sheep—through the blood…
Read More11/26/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Read Psalm 116:1-2, and call out to the Lord today. Thank Him for hearing you when you’ve needed mercy. “I love the Lord because he has…
Read More11/25/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Gregg Allison, in his book, 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith, makes this point about prayer. Use these words to guide your praying…
Read More11/24/23 The Gospel Just Does That
READING: Acts 23-26 I’ve seen it more than once over the years. Great life change as result of the gospel, that is. I saw…
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Perhaps a Surprising Reason I’m Grateful Today
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Pam and I shared a meal with long-term friends and their kids, and part of their…
Read More11/23/23 Longwindedness?
READING: Acts 20-22 Sometimes the Word makes me laugh a bit—like today’s story of a boy who fell out a window. My former professor…
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An “Amazing Grace” Reason to be Thankful Today
“That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, . . . . He made the one who…
Read More11/22/23 But Who Are You?
READING: Acts 16-19 Most people who know me well know that Acts 19:11-15 are primary life verses for me. Years ago, I wrote these…
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Wednesday Words: My Thoughts on Being Grateful for Problem People in Your Ministry
Every church has them. In fact, every person probably has at least one. “Problem people,” I call them. It’s hard to be grateful for…
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