10 Reasons to Honor God the Father this Weekend
This weekend is Father’s Day weekend in the United States. Let me encourage you to remind folks just how worthy God the Father is.
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06/15/16 Trust in the Name
READING: Psalms 17-20 The psalmist knew he had enemies out to destroy him, “like a lion hungry for prey” (Psalm 17:12). As we've noted before, David certainly…
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10 Reasons Attenders Aren’t Joining Your Church
Maybe you know these people. They’ve been attending your church for some time – certainly long enough now to have decided whether to join officially. They haven’t joined, though, and nothing suggests they’re even close.
Read More06/14/16 Truth
READING: Psalms 9-16 The book of psalms is a book of contrasts — a book comparing those who walk in righteousness and those who walk…
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8 Reasons I Believe in Denominationalism
I’m a Southern Baptist. We’re hardly a perfect denomination, but I’m honored to be part of our team. I realize that my generation in general tends to be more denominationally loyal than younger generations, but I don’t think my age is a primary reason I’m part of a denomination.
Read More06/13/16 Praising Him Like a Child
READING: Psalms 1-8 Today begins our reading of the book of Psalms, a book that often speaks of God’s power over the psalmist’s enemies. The…
Read More06/12/16 Praying for Troublemakers
READING: Job 40-42 It’s always fun to get to the end of the book of Job, where God honors Job’s righteous living and restores to…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 149:1 “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.” Regardless of what…
Read More06/11/16 I Don’t Know Much
READING: Job 38-39 I may be a dean at a seminary, but I recognize my limitations. I work with some of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met — scholars…
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Saturday Suggestions: Evangelism in the SBC June 11, 2016
My denomination, the SBC, has reported fewer baptisms again this year. Maybe these posts will help you do evangelism again.
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