06/12/16 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.
Read More06/10/16 He Thunders
READING: Job 35-37 Some weeks ago, I was in three different countries where rain poured at different times. The rain was so strong at times that…
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13 Questions I Would Want to Ask as a Never-Churched Guest in Your Church
I was a fully unchurched, never-attending teenager when I visited a church for the first time. I had all kinds of questions, but I didn’t know whom to ask. Consequently, I sometimes struggled needlessly.
Read More06/09/16 Homework
READING: Job 32-34 At times our words are right, but our spirit is wrong. In today’s reading, Elihu finally speaks in response to Job’s words. Elihu may…
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9 Types of Bivocational Ministries
I have previously written about my affirmation of bi-vocational ministry as a valid option for ministers. Not everyone agrees with me, but I stand by my position.
Read More06/08/16 Trust in the Silence
READING: Job 29-31 Sometimes even the most faithful, righteous people face the reality of intense, painful, ongoing spiritual warfare. The story of Job ever reminds us of this truth….
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10 Reasons I Abstain from Alcohol Use
Even on a site that focuses on issues like evangelism and missions, I sometimes try to respond to questions my readers and/or students ask. Today is one of those days.
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