07/01/16 Distant Shores
READING: Psalms 96-102 God loves the nations. Because He does, we must, too. It’s really that simple. I know some churches that do nothing regarding international…
Read More06/30/16 Let Us Bow Down
READING: Psalms 90-95 I’m 55 years old, but I don’t feel old. I’ve been trying hard to be in decent physical shape, and I think my hanging around…
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10 Warning Signs You’re a Power-Hungry Leader
Christian leaders are called to be servant leaders, willing to be last in order to lead (Matt 20:26). Even Christians, though, wrestle with a desire to be powerful and influential.
Read More06/29/16 An Undivided Heart
READING: Psalms 86-89 It’s just one verse in today’s reading, but it’s packed with words that challenge me: “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely…
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12 Signs Your Church May Be in Trouble
I realize this post may be discouraging, but it’s necessary. If we don’t recognize warning signs of a struggling church, we sometimes wait too long to try to fix the problem. Be aware of these signs that your church might be in trouble:
Read More06/28/16 My Own Devices, and His Forgiveness
READING: Psalms 80-85 Today’s reading both alarmed me and blessed me. One verse in psalm 81 alarmed me: “So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts…
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12 Signs Your Church May Be in Trouble
I realize this post may be discouraging, but it’s necessary. If we don’t recognize warning signs of a struggling church, we sometimes wait too long to try to fix the problem.
Read More06/27/16 Teaching Next Generations
READING: Psalms 78-79 Psalm 78 is a long psalm with a simple message: make sure you tell the next generations about the power and blessings of…
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10 Ways We Balk at God’s Blessings
Sometimes the professor learns from the student. One of my mentees, George, recently completed 20+ days on a wilderness trip, and he told me a story about the first few days of that trip that uncovers some deep truths about God’s blessings and our response to His gifts.
Read More06/26/16 Fearing Him
READING: Psalms 74-77 Throughout our readings this year, we’ve been reminded over and over again that God is our warrior. The psalmist, too, recognized this…
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