09/25/23 Pursuit
READING: Daniel 12, Hosea 1-5 God is never pleased with our sin. He does not take lightly when we who have received His grace…
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3 Posts to Consider the Question, “Who’s in Control of Our Church?”
First, a caveat: I know the church is the Lord’s, and He is ultimately in control. He is the One who builds the church….
Read More09/24/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you drive to church today, say a prayer for every congregation whose church building you pass. Pray the gospel is preached there. If…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Thess 5:17 “Pray constantly.” Most of us need to pray more as we seek to lead God’s people in various ways. Begin today…
Read More09/23/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Ken Sande, in his book, The Peacemaker, suggests this step in the process of determining which issues are worth fighting over. Note the focus…
Read More09/22/23 In His Time
READING: Daniel 9-11 I sometimes get impatient when God seems to be taking His time in responding to my prayers. I know I should…
Read More09/21/23 None Found in Him
READING: Daniel 5-8 Today’s reading includes the story of Daniel in the lion’s den. It’s the background to this story that is the focus…
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READING: Daniel 3-4 Sometimes I almost laugh as I read the Bible when I already know the rest of the story. Today’s one of…
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Wednesday Words: My Podcast on Spiritual Warfare
Recently, I did two podcasts on spiritual warfare for the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Seminary, where I teach. In the…
Read More09/19/23 Nothing Apart from Him
READING: Ezekiel 48, Daniel 1-2 I live in a world where achievement matters. All around me are professors who write to be published, students…
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