02/16/17 The Lord Your God
READING: Leviticus 19-20, Matthew 27:51-66 “Be holy because I, Yahweh your God, am holy.” Leviticus 19:2 It’s hard to miss this phrase that runs throughout today’s…
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8 Things North American Believers Can Learn from Believers around the World
In my various roles, I’ve been privileged to travel the world, talk to global brothers and sisters in Christ, and learn from them. I may be the professor, but they always teach me.
Read More02/15/17 Darkness
READING: Leviticus 17-18, Matthew 27:27-50 “From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over the whole land.” Matthew 27:45 The darkest place I’ve ever been…
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When You’ve Lost Your Vision for Your Church or Ministry
Keeping a vision alive for your church or ministry isn’t always easy. Sometimes the tough work of leading people eats away at our vision. At other times, the day-to-day grind of maintaining a ministry distracts us from thinking about the future.
Read More02/14/17 Carried Away
READING: Leviticus 15-16, Matthew 27:1-26 “He is to put them [sins] on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the man appointed…
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7 Ways to Pray for New Missionaries
Last week I spent time with single adults and couples who will be going to the international mission field within the next several months.
Read More02/13/17 Weeping Bitterly
READING: Leviticus 14, Matthew 26:51-75 “And he went out and wept bitterly.” Matthew 26:75 It was only hours before that he had said he would…
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6 Tough Things that Might be on Your Pastor’s Mind Today
Monday is the start of a new work week for most of us. The new beginning is often a good thing – a chance to start afresh. For pastors, though, Mondays can be days of heavy burden based on a weekend of ministry.
Read More02/12/17 They All Fled
READING: Leviticus 13, Matthew 26:26-50 “And all the disciples said the same thing.” Matthew 26:35 I can only guess how many times I've verbalized a commitment…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Matthew 26:42 "My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done." Christ gave His all for us in…
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