11/02/16 Burning within Us
READING: Luke 23-24 They were crucified on either side of Jesus. Criminals. Guilty ones. Rebels. Justifiably condemned. Yet, Matthew 27 and Mark 15 tell us that…
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12 Benefits Your Church Might Provide Your Pastors
I want churches to take good care of their pastors.
Read More11/01/16 Darkness Reigns?
READING: Luke 21-22 The crucifixion of Jesus was on the horizon, and Satan was busy at work. It was Satan who “entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of…
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7 Ways to Evaluate Your Church Members’ Spiritual Growth
It’s no secret that many churches have not done a good job with discipleship. My generation talked about it, but seldom thought about it strategically.
Read More10/31/16 A Wee Little Man
READING: Luke 19-20 I love it when I see something in the Word I had never seen before. I’ve read the story of Zacchaeus, the “wee…
Read More10/30/16 Giving Up All
READING: Luke 17-18 Salvation is costly. It cost Jesus His life, and it requires us to give up ours. That’s a hard message to comprehend, and…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Luke 15:23 "Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this my son was dead and is alive…
Read More10/29/16 Either/Or
READING: Luke 14-16 I don’t know if the contrast could be any more stark. Luke 15 resounds with rejoicing when a shepherd finds a lost sheep, a…
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Saturday Suggestions: October 29, 2016
Don’t miss these resources on topics like hope, long pastorates, missional meals, annoying church members, and church blind spots.
Read More10/28/16 Instantaneously
READING: Luke 12-13 For eighteen years, she had been crippled. Bent over, in fact. We can only imagine what her life was like for almost two decades. Perhaps…
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