10 Things that Happen When a Pastor’s Heart Beats for Missions
I wish I could introduce every seminary student, rookie pastor, and even veteran pastor to shepherds I’ve known who’ve led their churches to be…
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04/24/25 Presence and Protection
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 6-9 Two-year plan: Psalms 78:1-35, Romans 16:1-16 ———- It was a frightening time for Elisha’s servant, who saw only…
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What I Like and Don’t Like about Spiritual Gifts Inventories
I remember my excitement years ago when I first completed a spiritual gifts inventory. I still like inventories and use them, but I do so…
Read More04/23/25 Faithful . . . Over and Over Again
READING: One-year plan: 2 Kings 1-5 Two-year plan: Psalms 75-77, Romans 15:22-33 ———- Sometimes we miss seeing the blessings of God simply because we…
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10 Reasons Why “Parking Lot” Church Business Meetings Are Seldom Good
Maybe you’ve seen it happen. A group of church leaders are striving to make an “official” decision, but the discussions move beyond the official discussion to the parking lot (or the hallways, or the local café, or the telephone).
Read More04/22/25 Temporary
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 20-22 Two-year plan: Psalms 73-74, Romans 15:7-21 ———- These chapters tell us much about Ahab, king of Israel. When…
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Four Reasons Why Your Kids Need to See and Hear You Do Your Devotion
For many years now, I’ve asked students about their quiet time with the Lord. Frankly, many struggle with consistency, especially with prayer. Anecdotally, though, here’s what I’ve learned: the students who struggle least tend to have had parents who modeled quiet times for them.
Read More04/21/25 Answer Me, Lord
READING: One-year plan: 1 Kings 17-19 Two-year plan: Psalms 70-72, Romans 14:13-15:6 ——— Elijah was battling the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and…
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3 Posts on Dealing with Criticism
Let me be honest with you: I don’t deal well with criticism. I internalize it. I fret over it. I grieve it. I take…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
Today, we will celebrate Resurrection Sunday. For billions around the world, though, this day is no different. They will celebrate nothing. Pray they will…
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