08/29/15 A Sanctuary in a Distant Land
READING: Ezekiel 9-12 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: God is not limited to a place. That truth matters. Ezekiel 11:14-20 is God’s promise to His exiled people…
Read More08/28/15 Crushed by Our Sin
READING: Ezekiel 5-8 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I often think about my own anguish when I sin, particularly when conviction and guilt consume me. I grieve not only the…
Read More08/27/15 The Call to “Eat and Go”
READING: Ezekiel 1-4 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading begins the book of Ezekiel. We’re into chapter 4, and to be honest, I’m already trying to figure…
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Six Ways for Your Church to Do Short-term Missions Well
I still remember my first trip overseas. Never before had I been confronted with lostness in such a visible way.
Read More08/26/15 He Comes Near to Us
READING: Lamentations 3:37-5:22 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Sometimes, following God still leads to trouble. Though scholars debate whether Jeremiah wrote this book, Lamentations 3:52-54 seems to…
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8 Big Mistakes I Made as a Young Pastor
To be honest, I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been.
Read More08/25/15 Great is Thy Faithfulness
READING: Lamentations 1:1-3:36 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: We sing the song, but I’m not so sure we understand the depth of the words. “Great is thy faithfulness, Great is Thy…
Read More08/24/15 Sometimes I’m stupid and ignorant
READING: Jeremiah 51-52 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These chapters complete the book of Jeremiah with God’s impending judgment on Babylon and His commitment to return His…
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An Encouraging Verse for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near all who call out to Him, all who call out to Him with integrity. If you are…
Read More08/23/15 Shepherds Who Lead Astray
READING: Jeremiah 49-50 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: On this Lord’s Day, this reading reminds me of my responsibility to lead God’s people well. These chapters continue…
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