09/21/16 Privilege and Responsibility
READING: Amos 1-5 The words seem almost strange. The Lord spoke these words against His people when they were guilty of turning against Him: “You only…
Read More09/20/16 Restoring the Years
READING: Joel 1-3 I remember the year when the locusts came out when I was serving in Louisville, KY. I vaguely remembered an earlier time in my life when they…
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9 Simple Principles in Changing a Church
Most churches need to change at some level, but many leaders don’t know how to lead through change. In some cases, leaders who have tried to lead have been defeated when change doesn’t occur.
Read More09/19/16 Prosperity
READING: Hosea 8-14 The Lord has been really good to Pam and me. He has blessed us immensely. We have never been hungry, nor have…
Read More09/18/16 Prostitutes
READING: Hosea 1-7 God loves prostitutes, and that’s a great truth since most of us — if not all of us — have been prostitutes. I know that…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man…
Read MorePreachers: A Challenge from Charles Spurgeon before You Preach
The writings of Charles Spurgeon always challenge me, especially as I prepare to preach. Here are words that grab me today.
Read More09/17/16 Trusting in Delay
READING: Daniel 10-12 Have you ever wondered why answers to prayer sometimes take a long time? In a series of verses that takes us mysteriously into…
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Saturday Suggestions: September 17, 2016
Check out these posts about small groups, Eric Liddell, evangelism, discipleship, and smartphones.
Read More09/16/16 Great Mercy
READING: Daniel 7-9 In Daniel 9, the prophet prayed for God to end the exile and “make your face to shine upon your sanctuary, which is desolate” (Dan…
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