An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Titus 2:7-8 ". . . in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil…
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12/17/16 The Power of Death
READING: Hebrews 1-6 A teenager in a car accident. An older adult suffering from the ravages of age. A young adult losing the battle with…
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Saturday Suggestions: December 17, 2016
Don’t miss these posts about celebrating Christmas (including thoughts about not buying your spouse a gift), managing millennials, and expressing appreciation.
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10 Church Growth Myths We’ve Heard
Over the years my Lawless Group team has been doing consultations, we’ve heard many commonly held ideas about church that have ultimately proven to be myths. Here are a few of them.
Read More12/16/16 Do Good
READING: Titus 1-3, Philemon 1 The transforming power of the gospel changes us on the inside, but that internal change must be evidenced in our…
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10 Church Myths We’ve Heard
Over the years my Lawless Group team has been doing consultations, we’ve heard many commonly held ideas about church that have ultimately proven to be myths.
Read More12/15/16 Finishing Well
READING: 2 Timothy 1-4 “Finish well.” I use those words a lot when I train students and missionaries. I’ve seen the enemy mow down so many leaders in the battle that I’ve realized…
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Demons, Leaders, and Resurrection
I know it’s the Christmas season, but this post focuses on the topic of resurrection. However, it’s not about the resurrection of Jesus; it’s about the enemy’s wanting to “resurrect” issues in the lives of believers.
Read More12/14/16 False Teaching and Unqualified Leaders
READING: 1 Timothy 1-6 Paul loved Timothy deeply as a “true son in the faith” (1 Tim 1:2), and he trusted him with the responsibility to confront false teachers. The apostle wrote this first letter…
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6 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Midst of Holiday Craziness
I didn’t always enjoy the Christmas season as a pastor. I loved telling the story of the Christ child, but my introversion made me uncomfortable with numerous parties, and my waistline made me anxious about far-too-many holiday meals.
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