10/25/15 In His Time
READING: Luke 10-11, John 10:22-42 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Are you perhaps struggling today with God’s timing? I am reminded today of the rightness of His timing, though perhaps…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Hebrews 7:25 “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to…
Read More10/24/15 The Good Shepherd
READING: John 9:1-10:21 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Repetition matters in the Bible. It catches the reader’s attention and directs him to important themes. Note the repetition in…
Read More10/23/15 You Are Not from God
READING: John 7-8 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: When Jesus challenged the Jews to follow Him, they claimed their bloodline to Abraham as assurance of their “rightness” before God. Jesus not…
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10 Reasons Church Leaders Should Admit It If They’ve Never Been Discipled
It’s tough to admit, but I was a local church pastor before anyone truly discipled me and I don’t think my story is an isolated occurrence among pastors.
Read More10/22/15 Do Whatever It Takes
READING: Matthew 18 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: How hard do you and I work to eradicate sin from our lives? The words of Matthew 18:8-10 sound much…
Read More10/21/15 Why Could We Not Cast It Out?
READING: Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9:28-62 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: They were Jesus’ disciples, but they could not cast out a demon. A hurting, desperate…
Read More10/20/15 Out of the Same Mouth
READING: Matthew 16, Mark 8, Luke 9:18-27 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Yesterday’s devotion was a reminder that our words reflect our heart. Today’s devotion takes us…
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What Pastors Want from Church Members
I love the local church and the people who make up these congregations. Yet, sometimes it seems church members could offer a bit more.
Read More10/19/15 Out of Our Mouth
READING: Matthew 15, Mark 7 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: If you were to walk with me non-stop for the next seven days, how much would you know about my…
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