09/01/16 Idolaters Praying?
READING: Ezekiel 13-15 I wonder what keeps us from receiving answers to our prayers today. We sometimes talk about such causes as enduring doubt (Jms 1:6-8), unconfessed sin…
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8 Gifts to Give to Your Church’s Children
I’m writing this post to challenge church leaders—primarily, pastors. You must be involved in your children’s ministry.
Read More08/31/16 Hearts of Flesh and Stone
READING: Ezekiel 9-12 What God does in making us His children is nothing less than mysterious and amazing. He is a miracle-working God who makes…
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Why Church Leaders Need to Invest in Collegiate Ministry
I don’t know the location of your church, but I suspect you have a college or university within driving distance of your church.
Read More08/30/16 Deep Sin . . . and Deeper Grace
READING: Ezekiel 5-8 Sometimes I forget just how sinful human beings can be. I know I’m a sinner, of course. I know my mind can travel…
Read More08/29/16 The Glory of the Lord
READING: Ezekiel 1-4 The glory of the Lord. There’s no way to explain it. No human words can fully capture it. Every image the human…
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8 Reasons Every Church is Messy
Maybe you had a tough day at church yesterday. Or, perhaps you had a great day, but you also know that a hard day is always a possibility. The fact is that every church is messy.
Read More08/28/16 Rivers of Tears
READING: Lamentations 3:37-5:22 I suppose we could debate all day whether God is about to bring judgment on America. I’ve heard for months that perhaps…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Acts 16:32-33 "And they [Paul and Silas] spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he…
Read More08/27/16 I I Have Rebelled
READING: Lamentations 1:3:36 Let me get right to the point. I think we take confession far too lightly. Too often, we quickly say, “I’m sorry” when we…
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