02/27/16 Fear over Faith
READING: Deuteronomy 1-2 Trouble lurks when we decide not to trust God to fight our battles. It’s really that simple. God promised His people a…
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Saturday Suggestions: February 27, 2016
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Read More02/26/16 On the Other Side of the River
READING: Numbers 35-36 We have now come to the end of the book of Numbers. This book concludes with this simple statement that summarizes its…
Read More02/25/16 They Left and They Camped
READING: Numbers 33-34 It’s just a travelogue, it seems — a full chapter that describes the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land. Verse after verse says, “They…
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Why Jesus Becomes Routine to Us
Most believers “get over” Jesus too easily. He becomes the norm for us, and we lose our passion that at one point drove us to tell everybody about Him.
Read More02/24/16 Prepare, and Trust
READING: Numbers 31-32 More than once in this year’s readings, we’ve already seen that God is our warrior. He’s the One who fights the battles for…
Read More02/23/16 Without Defect
READING: Numbers 28-30 Today’s reading is, for the most part, a listing of offerings and festivals and sacrifices and vows — none of which is necessarily…
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12 Things I Never Thought I’d Hear in Ministry
When I was a 20-year old rookie pastor, an older pastor told me, “I couldn’t make up the stories I’ve experienced in ministry.” I didn’t know what he meant then, but I do now.
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What Pastors Don’t Like about Their Jobs
While pastoral work is rich and rewarding, there are some aspects that can be hard to stomach.
Read More02/21/16 Public Judgment
READING: Numbers 23-25 The Word of God never whitewashes the sins of God’s people. In fact, sometimes the statements describing their sin are as jarring as the acts…
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