Saturday Suggestions: April 21, 2018
Check out these helpful posts on leadership, feedback, perception, worship and children’s ministry.
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04/20/18 God’s Battle
READING: 1 Chronicles 3-5 “He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.” 1 Chronicles 5:20 Today’s reading speaks of the tribes of…
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8 Options on Whether a Pastor Should Know What Members Give
Over the years of church consulting, I’ve seen various answers to the question, “Should the pastor know what church members give?” In this post, I list some of those options, and I invite your feedback.
Read More04/19/18 Riches
READING: Psalms 49, 84, 85, 87 “His wealth will not follow him down.” Psalm 49:17 Sometimes a devotion is as much a confession as it…
Read More04/18/18 Hope in the Lord
READING: 1 Chronicles 1-2, Psalm 43-44 “Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 43:5 Sometimes it’s easy…
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10 Words of Prayerful Hope for the Struggling
The psalmist wrestled at times with trusting God, but his faith in God also echoed throughout his writings. If you’re struggling today, turn to God—and hang on to these words from the first half of the book of Psalms.
Read More04/17/18 You Have Not Abandoned Me
READING: Psalms 6, 9, 10, 14, 16, 21 “Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim his deeds among the nations.” Psalm 9:11 I have so much…
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7 Steps When You Can’t Figure Out God’s Will
I’ve been there. Perhaps you’re there today. You’re seeking God’s will about some decision, and you simply don’t have clarity. Maybe these steps will help you as you press forward.
Read More04/16/18 How the Mighty Have Fallen
READING: 2 Samuel 1-4 “How the mighty have fallen!” 2 Samuel 1:19 How the mighty have fallen! King Saul and his son Jonathan were dead,…
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6 Reasons We Should Fast on Behalf of a Prodigal
Many of us share the grief of a heart broken by the choices of someone we love. In this post, I want to encourage you to fast as you pray for your prodigal. Here’s why.
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