03/14/17 “Is It I?”
READING: Deuteronomy 22-24, Mark 14:1-26 “He said to them, ‘It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me.’” Mark 14:20 “Lord,…
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7 Signs God May Be Up to Something in a Church
I know this post’s title is subjective, but I pray it gives you hope. This past weekend, I spoke at a church that has had some struggles in recent years – but it sure seems like God is doing something there these days.
Read More03/14/17 Do Not Fear
READING: Deuteronomy 19-21, Mark 13:21-37 “. . . the Lord your God is with you Deuteronomy 20:1 It’s almost hard to believe how many phobias we can have….
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10 More Enemy Attacks on Pastors and Church Leaders
If you read this blog regularly, you know that I’ve studied spiritual warfare and churches for more than two decades. The enemy we face is a schemer, a strategist who subtly attacks and deceive us.
Read More03/12/17 Not One Stone upon Another
READING: Deuteronomy 16-18, Mark 13:1-20 “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” Mark 13:1 I’ve seen some impressive man-made sights over the years….
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Luke 8:8 "And some fell into good soil and grew and yielded a hundredfold.” Sow the seed of God's Word broadly today. Some of it…
Read More03/11/17 Giving It All
READING: Deuteronomy 13-15, Mark 12:28-44 “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering…
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Saturday Suggestions: March 11, 2017
Check out these posts about rookie Christian mistakes, generous churches, broken leaders, church meetings, and poor listeners.
Read More03/10/17 Serve the Lord
READING: Deuteronomy 10-12, Mark 12:1-27 “Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do.” Deuteronomy 12:32 The commands just echo throughout today’s Old Testament…
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Why Spiritual Disciplines Matter in Church Revitalization
Church revitalization requires a process, but that process cannot be separated from the personal walk of the leader who longs for congregational renewal.
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