07/20/17 The Difference of Grace
READING: Psalms 26-28, Acts 22 “About noon an intense light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.” Acts 22:6 It’s hard to find a more dramatic…
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10 Signs that Your Pastor Needs Prayer
I write this post as one who has served as senior pastor, associate pastor, and interim pastor. I know the times when I desperately wanted the increased prayers of my church for various reasons, but I was too private and arrogant to ask.
Read More07/19/17 My Sin, God’s Forgiveness
READING: Psalms 23-25, Acts 21:18-40 “Do not remember the sins of my youth or my acts of rebellion; in keeping with Your faithful love, remember…
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10 Things Pastors Should Be Cautious about Saying
All of these statements are things I’ve heard a pastor say – some more often than others. Each time, I cringe a bit.
Read More07/18/17 The Lord’s Will
READING: Psalms 20-22, Acts 21:1-17 “And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, ‘The will of the Lord be done!’” Acts 21:14…
Read More07/17/17 Faith to God . . . Perhaps to Die
READING: Psalms 18-19, Acts 20:17-38 “The Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.” Acts 19:23 Today’s another one…
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10 Mistakes Churches Make in Evaluating Pastors
I remember the first time a personnel committee of my church evaluated me and my ministry. I didn’t like being evaluated then, and it still makes me uncomfortable at times – though I know it’s necessary.
Read More07/16/17 Kept
READING: Psalms 16-17, Acts 20:1-16 “Keep me as the apple of the eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings.” Psalm 17:8 Everyone knew him as “Brother…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Romans 15:13 "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow…
Read More07/15/17 Worthless Gods
READING: Psalms 13-15, Acts 19:21-41 “Paul has persuaded and turned away a considerable number of people, saying that gods made with hands are no gods at all.”…
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