02/15/17 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…
Read More02/11/17 Broken and Spilled Out
READING: Leviticus 11-12, Matthew 26:1-25 “By pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she has prepared Me for burial.” Matthew 26:12 We know from John…
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Saturday Suggestions: February 11, 2017
Don’t miss these posts on church communication, family mission trips, housing allowances, church strategy, and lying pastors.
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