10 Minutes to Prepare for Worship this Weekend
I know that “10 minutes to prepare for worship” probably sounds silly. Worship is so important that taking only ten minutes to get ready to encounter God feels almost sinful.
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02/24/17 Why Are You So Afraid?
READING: Numbers 7-8, Mark 4:21-41 “Who then is this?” Mark 4:41 They had seen him do much. We know the stories about Him spread broadly….
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10 Things I Look for in a Church Leader
As a senior pastor previously, and as a member of a pastoral team currently, I’ve spent a lot of time enlisting both lay and paid church leaders.
Read More02/23/17 The Lord Bless and Keep You
READING: Numbers 5-6, Mark 4:1-20 “I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27 I don’t remember exactly where I was when I first heard this blessing, but…
Read More02/22/17 The Family of God
READING: Numbers 3-4, Mark 3:20-35 “He replied to them, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” Mark 3:33 The words had to be hard for Mary…
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8 Reasons Why You Need Regularly-Scheduled Testimonies in Your Worship Service
I believe strongly in regularly (that is, once a month or once each quarter) using testimonies in a church’s worship services.
Read More02/21/17 Being With, and Sent Out
READING: Numbers 1-2, Mark 3:1-19 “He appointed the Twelve.” Mark 3:16 If you had the opportunity, with whom in history would you want to spend…
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10 Reflections on High School Students in Your Church
I’m not a student minister, but I speak with many over the course of a year.
Read More02/20/17 I Will Walk among You
READING: Leviticus 26-27, Mark 2 “I will walk among you.” Leviticus 26:12 Frankly, I take much for granted in my walk with God. For example,…
Read More02/19/17 Early in the Morning
READING: Leviticus 25, Mark 1:23-45 “And He was praying there.” Mark 1:35 It was after sunset, and I’m guessing that Jesus was tired. He had taught…
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