7 Ways to Find Joy Today if Yesterday’s Ministry Was Hard
I’ve been involved in the local church as a pastor long enough to know that some Sundays are really hard.
Read More
07/24/16 Getting Ready for Worship Today
READING: Ecclesiastes 5-8 Today we go to worship with the people of God. We will fellowship, sing, rejoice, and talk together. We will follow rituals that are…
Read More
An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Proverbs 12:18 "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Be wise today. Speak the words…
Read More07/23/16 Two Better Than One
READING: Ecclesiastes 1-4 By nature, I’m a loner. I started working a simple job when I was still in elementary school (doing chores in a “pony keg,” a type…
Read More
Saturday Suggestions: July 23, 2016
Check out these posts about church safety, spiritual gifts, iRelationships, evangelism, and moving.
Read More07/22/16 His Flawless Word
READING: Proverbs 30-31 The Word of God really is amazing. How I wish I had figured out that truth so many years ago as a…
Read More
8 Things My Workaholism Is Costing Me
I admit it: this blog post is both a confession and request for prayer. I’m a workaholic, and I know it. I’m prayerfully seeking the Lord’s help to learn how to rest and play – and give myself permission to enjoy it.
Read More07/21/16 Sharpening One Another
READING: Proverbs 27-29 Yesterday’s devotion dealt with the importance of God’s giving us “advisors” to help us fight the spiritual battles we face. When we fight alongside…
Read More
10 Small Group Lessons from Old-Fashioned Sunday School
When I started ministry many years ago, on-campus Sunday school was the predominant form of small groups.
Read More07/20/16 Advisors in the Fight
READING: Proverbs 24-26 God gives us relationships for many reasons. Via marriage, He grants us opportunity to show His love to the world as we husbands…
Read More