8 Things I DIDN’T Learn in Seminary
I’m a seminary dean who believes in what we do. In fact, I think anyone called to ministry who has opportunity for further training has some obligation to at least consider this option.
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04/11/17 Praying Like Jesus Prayed
READING: 1 Samuel 17-18, Luke 11:1-28 “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 You might know somebody like the people I’m about to describe. When…
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6 More Leadership Tasks for This Easter
Yesterday I wrote about evangelistic “to do’s” for this week of Easter. Here are six more steps Christian leaders might take this week as we focus on the resurrection and live out its truths.
Read More04/10/17 I and King Saul
READING: 1 Samuel 15-16, Luke 10:25-42 “For rebellion is as the sin of divination . . . .” 1 Samuel 15:23 Occasionally, I realize that I’ve…
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7 Evangelistic Things to Put on Your “To Do” List This Easter Week
Today begins a new workweek – the week before Easter. If you are a follower of Christ, be sure to put these things on…
Read More04/09/17 Excuses and Deflections
READING: 1 Samuel 13-14, Luke 10:1-24 “But Samuel said, “What have you done?” 1 Samuel 13:11 Excuses and deflections. They started in the Garden of…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have…
Read More04/08/17 I Will Follow You?
READING: 1 Samuel 10-12, Luke 9:37-62 “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”…
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10 Ways NOT to Get Ready for Worship This Weekend
As you and your family think about gathering with others for worship this weekend, here are some ways NOT to get ready.
Read More04/07/17 Getting Away to Pray
READING: 1 Samuel 7-9, Luke 9:18-36 “Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.”…
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