03/28/16 Testify against Me?
READING: 1 Samuel 9-12 Some months ago, a good friend whose wife was facing death gave me this report about their whereabouts that day: “Chuck,…
Read More03/27/16 Give Us a King
READING: 1 Samuel 4-8 If you’ve been reading through the Scriptures with us this year, you know how many times we’ve learned this truth: God…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Matthew 28:5-6 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He…
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Saturday Suggestions: March 26, 2016
Here are some suggested readings for believers this week: Six Things You Inherit as a New Pastor at an Established Church by Sam Rainer…
Read More03/26/16 Prayers of Anguish
READING: 1 Samuel 1-3 Have you ever been so broken before God that all you could do was grieve in prayer? So exhausted by difficulties…
Read More03/25/16 The Lord’s Hand in Relationships
READING: Ruth 1-4 Today is one of the fun days of Bible reading when we get to read an entire book in one sitting. In…
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10 Reasons I Need Your Prayer Today
I don’t usually write personal posts, but this is one. I believe strongly in prayer, knowing that God works through the prayers of His people. I don’t always ask for prayer support, though, and I’m sure that fact hurts my ministry.
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12 Ways to Build Trust with a Congregation
I’ve met many church members who no longer trust church leaders. Often that distrust is unjustified, but sometimes it’s valid.
Read More03/23/16 He Did Not Know
READING: Judges 16-18 The words are few, but they are heart-stopping: “but he did not know that the Lord had left him” (Judges 16:20). “He” in this story…
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9 Reasons We Struggle with Addictive Sin Patterns
You know the pattern. You fall into some particular sin struggle, and it seems like that sin overtakes you. Nothing you do brings victory.
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