10/09/15 Invest in Whom?
READING: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 3, Luke 6 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Jesus called 12 disciples in whom He invested Himself. They were an interesting bunch, actually….
Read More10/08/15 Present Tense Eternal Life
READING: John 5 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I suppose if you asked believers what “eternal life” means, they would say what many of us would first say: “eternal life…
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10 Reasons Church Planting is the Rage
I’ve been a Christian for more than 40 years, and I’ve never seen the interest in church planting I see today.
Read More10/07/15 He Eats with Sinners
READING: Mark 2 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I’m sick. You’re sick. Every person in the world is sick. Every person who has ever lived, with the exception…
Read More10/06/15 The Simplicity of Obedience
READING: John 2-4 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I remember when I was a brand new believer, and everything I learned about Jesus was fresh, novel, and alive. I couldn’t wait…
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A Simple Bible Reading Plan to Get Started
Followers of Christ know we need to read the Bible. Knowing that responsibility, though, doesn’t always result in obedience.
Read More10/05/15 The Need to Withdraw
READING: Matthew 4, Luke 4-5, John 1:15-51 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I wish I prayed like Jesus prayed. He simply got alone with the Father, spending time in fellowship…
Read More10/04/15 The Reality of My Pride
READING: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I have often thought about whether John the Baptist might have been tempted with pride. I readily…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 4:8 “I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.” Ministry can be tough…
Read More10/03/15 He Grew, and We Worship
READING: Matthew 2, Luke 2:39-52 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Jesus has always been amazing, even as a child. He grew like other boys did, yet He…
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