01/29/18 Fear of the Lord
READING: Job 25-28 “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.” Job 28:28 I wonder how most people might answer…
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8 Things to Do When God Says, “Wait”
Many of us are impatient, yet God often tells us to “wait.” The tension that results is sometimes a faith challenge.
Read MoreThe Week in Review
In case you missed any of this past week’s posts, here’s the week in review:
Read More01/28/18 Seek Him First
READING: Review of Job 1-24 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” Matthew 6:33 A faithful man who loved God and turned…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Matthew 6:25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor…
Read More01/27/18 Emerging as Gold
READING: Job 22-24 “Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold.” Job 23:10 The days…
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8 Reasons Pastors Stay When Ministry’s Tough
Yesterday, I posted a blog about why pastors sometimes want to quit in difficult times. Not all of the pastors I’ve talked with actually left their church, however, even when they really wanted to leave.
Read More10/26/18 My Redeemer Lives
READING: Job 18-21 “But I know that my Redeemer lives. . . .” Job 19:25 Always, there is hope in the God who has redeemed…
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12 Reasons Pastors Want to Quit
Over the past several years, I’ve kept an anecdotal record of reasons pastors tell me they’re thinking about stepping out of a senior pastor role.
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10 Ways to Listen to Church Leaders
If you’ve read my blogs here, you know I’m an introvert. I’m inclined toward aloneness, quiet, and listening. I’m generally not the best listener, but…
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