11/07/17 With Boldness
READING: Jeremiah 40-42, Hebrews 4 “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness.” Hebrews 4:16 He grew tired. He became hungry. He faced…
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10 Characteristics of Pastors Who Finished Well
Today, I’m thinking about pastors I knew who finished well—those who faithfully served God all the way to death.
Read More11/06/17 Exhort One Another
READING: Jeremiah 37-39, Hebrews 3 “But encourage each other daily.” Hebrews 3:13 In my early years as a Christian, I wish I had had someone…
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10 Reasons I Fear for Young Pastors
I love young pastors. They’re some of the most creative, passionate, committed people I know. I do fear for them, though.
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The Week in Review
In case you missed any of this past week’s posts, here’s the week in review:
Read More11/05/17 Thus Says the Lord
READING: Jeremiah 34-36, Hebrews 2 “Thus says the Lord. . . ” Jeremiah 34:2 Today, I’m struck again by how often our reading speaks of…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Jeremiah 33:11 "Praise the Lord of Hosts, for the Lord is good; His faithful love endures forever." The Lord really is good. His faithful love really does endure forever. That…
Read More11/04/17 Too Hard?
READING: Jeremiah 32-33, Hebrews 1 “Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 Over the years of my pastoral ministry, I’ve walked beside believers who’ve…
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10 Ways the Enemy Will Seek to Snatch the Word Away at Your Church
Jesus warned us in one of His parables that Satan seeks to snatch the Word away when it’s sown (Mark 4:1-20). He swoops in like a bird, grabbing the Word before it ever takes root in the lives of hearers.
Read More11/03/17 Much Joy
READING: Jeremiah 30-31, Philemon 1 “I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the…
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