07/29/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Preachers are wise to hear these words of Bryan Chapell this weekend: “Public ministry true to God’s purposes requires devoted private prayer [quoting David Helm]. We…
Read More07/27/23 Ego
READING: ZCIsaiah 13-19 Scholars debate whether Isaiah 14 refers to the fall of Satan behind the fall of the king of Babylon, but…
Read More07/26/23 Hope
READING: Isaiah 8-12 The people would not listen to the prophet, instead choosing to live in wandering, dejection, affliction, and darkness. But . ….
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Wednesday Words: Barnabas Piper on Tensions within Our Christian Lives
I appreciate Barnabas Piper’s thoughts on tensions in the Christian life: Our faith is one of brutal tensions. Not everyone can express this, but…
Read More07/25/23 Sin
READING: Isaiah 2-7 Here’s the way Isaiah described that situation in his day: “For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they…
Read More07/24/23 Heaven and Earth
READING: Song of Solomon 2-8, Isaiah 1 As God prepared to indict His people for their ingratitude and stubborn rebellion, He (through the…
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6 Reasons I Believe in Mentoring – and Info about a Doctoral Degree with a Mentoring and Discipleship Emphasis
I believe in mentoring. In fact, around my office are numerous pictures of students I’ve mentored through the years. I’m grateful for each one…
Read More07/23/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
I don’t know the demographics of your community, but I encourage you to pray today for anyone in your community who follows a world…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
2 Kings 17:13-14 “Still, the Lord warned Israel and Judah through every prophet and every seer, saying, ‘Turn from your evil ways and keep my commands and…
Read More07/22/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
Jonathan Edwards’ words about a person who attends public prayer but who fails to build private prayer into his life are quite convicting: “But…
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