8 Types of Church Foyers
By design, the church foyer (also called the “vestibule,” “entrance,” or “lobby”) is one of the first places we see when we enter a church building.
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08/02/16 Far from Him
READING: Isaiah 28-30 Sometimes, the biblical text hits you right between the eyes. Today is another one of those days for me. I love coming together with the people of…
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9 Ways to Re-ignite Your Preaching Ministry This Week
Even those of us who love to preach sometimes lose our passion for the work, even if it’s for only a few weeks.
Read More08/01/16 Trusting Him
READING: Isaiah 23-27 Life can be chaotic at times. The rising sun brings forth a new day with hope, and then things happen. The car doesn’t start….
Read More07/31/16 He Judges
READING: Isaiah 18-22 God does not tolerate sin, whether it’s the sin of individuals or the sin of nations. Indeed, today’s reading reminds us that God…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Isaiah 22:15a: "This is what the Lord, the Lord Almighty says . . . " Our God is not an idol with a mouth,…
Read More07/30/17 Who’s on the Throne?
READING: Isaiah 13-17 Included in today’s reading is Isaiah 14:12-15, one passage that many Christian scholars believe refers to the fall of Satan from heaven. Many…
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Saturday Suggestions: July 30, 2016
Check out these posts about topics like leadership, attitude, small churches, decision-making, millennials, and hard people to lead.
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9 Simple Ways to Begin Reaching Your Community for Christ
If you read this blog much, you know my heart for the nations that don’t know Christ. At the same time, though, Jesus called us to reach our Jerusalem – our community where we live – even as we go to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Read More07/28/16 Fearing God as a Nation
READING: Isaiah 5-8 I’ve written it more than once in these devotions this year, and I will say it again after reading today’s texts: the One we should…
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