11/09/16 Victory
READING: John 13-15 Jesus’ hour had come “to leave this world and go to the Father” (John 13:1). It must surely have appeared that the devil was winning….
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6 Reasons Why Re-Living Your Call Annually Matters
I think it’s important that church leaders recall and re-affirm their call at least annually. In fact, I encourage you to take a 1-2 day annual retreat for this purpose.
Read More11/08/16 Driven Out
READING: John 11-12 From this point on, the Gospel of John moves rapidly toward the death of Jesus. Indeed, the death and the resurrection of Lazarus were not…
Read More11/07/16 By Name
READING: John 9-10 I find it striking that the religious leaders of Jesus’ day accused him of being demon possessed. It’s striking not only because they were…
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Why the Way You Leave a Church is More Important than How You Came
As a layperson or a church staff member, it’s likely you’ve left a church at some point – or will leave a church in the future.
Read More11/06/16 Set Free
READING: John 7-8 Though the scriptures are always sufficiently clear for what we need to know, sometimes they are so clear that ignoring their teaching is nothing…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
John 7:16 "My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me." Let the words of Jesus be your words…
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A Prayer for Pastors this Weekend
"Father, thank You for pastors who lead Your people. I pray for them as they stand before Your church this weekend, just a couple…
Read More11/05/16 It is I
READING: John 5-6 It was another of Jesus’ signs in the Gospel of John. In fact, it was the fifth of seven signs in this…
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Saturday Suggestions: November 5, 2016
Be sure to check out these posts about the crucifixion, the election, social media, young leaders, and emotional intelligence.
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