03/04/16 The Lord Your God is the One
READING: Deuteronomy 17-20 The spiritual battles we face are real ones. Few of us readily default into obedience and trust; even believers battle against the evil…
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A Discipleship Strategy that Takes On the Enemy
I am convinced that discipleship is offensive spiritual warfare. Here’s why – and how you might strengthen your church’s strategy.
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7 Reasons We Old People in Church Need to be Willing to Change
Change is a good thing. I’m not talking about compromising the gospel here. There is much good we can learn from older generations, and each generation needs the others.
Read More03/03/16 Remembering
READING: Deuteronomy 14-16 Knowing who we are is important, but remembering who we used to be matters, too. In fact, we sometimes think too highly of…
Read More03/02/16 Following God
READING: Deuteronomy 11-13 I realize that it’s difficult sometimes to reduce the Word of God to an outline. Preachers try to do it every Sunday….
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Why Christian Leaders Struggle with “Dark Nights of the Soul”
I’m convinced more church leaders than we know face intense battles with a heavy spirit.
Read More03/01/16 Idolatry, Forgetfulness, and Arrogance
READING: Deuteronomy 8-10 Are you in a good place in life? Do you look around and see the blessings of God? Might you be looking…
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Why My Wife is Not a Good Pastor’s Wife
I had just asked my wife, Pam, to marry me when I heard through the grapevine that someone who knew her well was sure she wouldn’t be a good pastor’s wife. Maybe that person was right.
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What Pastors Love about Their Job
Last week, I posted a blog about the things that pastors love least about their job. This week, I asked pastors the opposite question (“What two parts of your job do you LOVE?), and here’s what I learned through this study.
Read More02/29/16 Forgetting God?
READING: Deuteronomy 5-7 Are you a forgetful person? Have you ever forgotten something important? I had a pastor friend who once forgot to attend a…
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