02/05/16 That They Do Not Die
READING: Leviticus 14-15 Sometimes a word in the Word leaves us with no word to say; that is, sometimes the Word leaves us speechless. Today is…
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12 “Spark” Phrases that Signal Trouble in the Church
No church fire I’ve seen begins in full flame. Instead, it usually begins with a spark, a tiny glow that extends itself one flicker at a time until the flame is raging.
Read More02/04/16 Be Holy
READING: Leviticus 11-13 Are you holy? Am I holy? Are you striving to reach that goal? Am I? The questions are perhaps repetitive, but they’re important ones. In…
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10 Misperceptions Laypersons Have about Pastors
Sometimes, laypersons sometimes have misperceptions of pastors that I think hurt their leaders.
Read More02/03/16 As the Lord Commands
READING: Leviticus 8-10 It really does matter that we live like the Lord commands. We must follow Him fully. Completely. Without compromise. No exceptions. Today’s…
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10 Principles for Healthy Small Group Growth
I believe in small groups, whether they are called “Sunday School,” “home groups,” “cell groups,” or whatever name a church may give them. Yet, most churches don’t maximize the benefits of those groups.
Read More02/02/16 Confess Your Sin
READING: Leviticus 5-7 Confessing sin. Most of us do it. Regularly, even. What I’m not sure we do is recognize the significance of this act. It’s easy…
Read More02/01/16 A Sweet Aroma
READING: Leviticus 1-4 May I be honest with you with this devotion? The book of Leviticus is not an easy read for me. I much prefer the…
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9 Markers You’re Too Sensitive When You “Mess Up”
I admit it: I don’t like to mess up. I’m sensitive – perhaps hypersensitive – to criticism. So, I write this post as confession as much as a catharsis.
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Exodus 3:14 “God said to Moses, ‘I AM who I AM.” The God we serve is the God of eternity. On this Lord’s Day,…
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