08/11/23 He/Yet
READING: Jeremiah 5-8 The words are tough ones. The comparison/contrast is dramatic. The frustration of a holy God is clear. Indeed, He described the…
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12 Reasons Many Pastors are Workaholics
Some time ago, I wrote a post on what my workaholism is costing me. I still struggle with that issue, and I’ve learned that many…
Read More08/10/23 Foolishness
READING: Jeremiah 2-4 God had been so good to His people. He had been undeniably and consistently faithful to them. He had chosen them,…
Read More08/09/23 Calling
READING: Isaiah 63-66, Jeremiah 1 I am convinced that almost 50 years ago, the Lord called me to preach. I cannot explain how it…
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Wednesday Words: D. Scott Hildreth’s Words on What Pornography Does
My colleague at Southeastern Seminary, Scott Hildreth, has written a helpful book on dealing with pornography. In that book, Bondage and Freedom: Escaping the…
Read More08/08/23 Sin that Separates
READING: Isaiah 57-62 I memorized these verses many years ago, but I doubt I realized then how significant they are. The people of God…
Read More08/07/23 Like a Lamb Led to the Slaughter
READING: Isaiah 50-56 Today, I re-read a devotion I wrote in 2016. It still very much reflects my heart, so I am printing it here…
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Repost: 8 Things to Do when Depression Hits Your Pastor
More and more pastors are dealing with the issue of depression. The pain is often deep, and few pastors have immediate places to turn…
Read More08/06/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Pray this prayer of the apostle Paul for your church’s leaders today: I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 119:76-77 “May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant. May your compassion come to me so that I may live,…
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