Evangelism • Leadership • Missiology • Church Health
Thousands of people around the world taught a small group lesson or preached a sermon yesterday. Many went well – but some didn’t hit the target. For all of us who feel like we missed it yesterday, let these thoughts encourage you as you begin the new work week.
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 28-31 Chapter 28 of 1 Samuel is strange indeed. King Saul seeks the assistance of a medium — a forbidden role among the Hebrews —…
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1 Samuel 30:6b "But David found strength in the Lord his God." When he found a city destroyed and relatives captured, David grieved deeply —…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 25-27 How many times do we confess our sin but without genuine brokenness? If I’m honest, I know there have been times in my…
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Here are some suggested readings for believers this week: The Saturday Donut by Jamie Dew I know Jamie Dew well, and he knows what…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 21-24 Saul was chasing David, seeking to kill him. David went from place to place, seeking hiding places from the jealous king….
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 18-20 Today, I write this devotion primarily to men, but I welcome female readers to listen in to our conversation. Men, the story of the friendship…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 15-17 In this year’s devotional studies, we’re focusing on spiritual warfare in the Bible — a theme that resounds through today’s readings. …
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Outreach and marketing for churches are more intricate than they used to be with the advent of social media. That said, Facebook can be a valuable resource for reaching people in the community. In fact, I heard Thom Rainer talk this week about the value of this approach.
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 13-14 Sometimes I fear I’m too much like King Saul in these chapters. When the king was to wait for Samuel to come to…
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