01/10/16 The Folly of Idolatry
READING: Genesis 30-31 The enemy’s plan is not that difficult to figure out. It’s really quite simple: he wants us to worship other gods. False…
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Saturday Suggestions: January 9, 2016
Here are some suggested web readings as you have your coffee today . . .
Read More01/09/16 Planning to Sin
READING: Genesis 27-29 It’s frightening how far we will go to get what we want. And, it’s even more alarming to know how far we will…
Read More01/08/15 Contentment
READING: Genesis 25-26 175. That’s the number of years Abraham, the man God called to begin the lineage of His people, lived. Obviously, then, that was…
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Thoughts on Preaching and Multimedia
I confess that I don’t readily think about how I might use multimedia when I preach. Nevertheless, I also admit that I’m being stretched in that arena.
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14 Mistakes Search Committees Make
I’ve work with a number of pastor and staff search teams as they vet possible candidates for their open positions. I’ve also spent a lot of time listening to candidates talk about their varied experiences in the process.
Read More01/07/15 Before He Had Even Finished
READING: Genesis 22-24 None of us likes to wait for an answer when we pray. Some of us have been praying for lost loved ones for…
Read More01/06/15 The Power of Prayer
READING: Genesis 19-21 I don’t think often enough about the power of the prayer of a man who follows God. Abraham was not perfect, but he…
Read More01/05/15 Beware of Impatience
READING: Genesis 16-18 God had promised that Abram would have a son of his own, and his descendants would number like the stars (Gen. 15:4-5). The problem…
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7 Reasons Every Church Should Be Involved in Church Planting
I’m a member of a church plant and a strong proponent of church planting. In fact, I think every church ought to be involved in church planting in some way. Here’s why.
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