08/13/16 Do Not Pray?
READING: Jeremiah 7-9 I cannot adequately describe how grateful I am for people who have prayed for me through the years. Glenn. Katherine. Lawrence. Linda….
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READING: Jeremiah 4-6 I’m a pastor. Part of my work is to be a shepherd, a caregiver and a guide for the people of God. I’ve always…
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8 Characteristics of a 1 Corinthians 12 Church
Many of us grew up in churches where the pastors did most of the work, and few of us were challenged to find our place in the church. These churches weren’t what I call “1 Corinthian 12” churches – churches that understand what it means to be the Body of Christ.
Read More08/11/16 God Speaks to Us
READING: Jeremiah 1-3 The people of God in Jeremiah’s day were troublesome. They were following the wayward patterns of their ancestors, “following worthless idols” (Jer 2:5, 8, 11)….
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10 Reflections on Preaching and Teaching God’s Word this Coming Weekend
Just thinking out loud on behalf of all of us who will be preaching and/or teaching God’s Word this weekend . . .
Read More08/10/16 Amazing Grace, Amazing Prayer
READING: Isaiah 64-66 You know, God’s love really is amazing. It’s merciful. It’s gracious. It’s everlasting. It’s life-giving. Prayer, too, is amazing. It’s unbelievable, actually….
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10 Things I’ve Learned about Worship
I still remember the first worship service I attended more than 40 years ago. I understood very little of it, as I was not yet a believer.
Read More08/09/16 God Is Our Armor
READING: Isaiah 59-63 This year, we’ve been looking at spiritual warfare in the Scriptures as we read together. Today’s reading is critical to that journey. When…
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10 “First Impressions” Done Well in Churches
We usually get only one shot to positively capture the attention of guests visiting our church.
Read More08/08/16 His Word
READING: Isaiah 54-58 I’m reminded today of one reason why reading the Word of God is so important: God said of that Word, “It will not…
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