An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
John 16:8-11 “And when he comes, he [the Holy Spirit] will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they…
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09/26/15 Broken over Brokenness
READING: Nehemiah 1-5 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I wonder how much I care about wayward people. I know I grieve when I see one of God’s followers go astray, and I’ve wept over…
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Why I’d Be Hesitant to Go Back to the Pastorate
There are may reasons I would return to the pastorate. On the other hand, I can think of some reasons I might at least hesitate.
Read More09/25/15 Our Goals of Life
READING: Ezra 7-10 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: For what do you want to be remembered? For being a great parent? For earning awards? For having money? For gaining power? All…
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Why The Unchurched or Newly-Churched May Not Come to Your Small Group
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. Yet there are many reasons the unchurched may be uncomfortable attending your small group.
Read More09/24/15 God in the Reverse
READING: Esther 6-10 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: God delivered His people . . . again . . . In the book of Esther. He protected them from Haman’s…
Read More09/23/15 To Die or Live
READING: Esther 1-5 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. Esther, a Jew, was the queen. Haman, a leader in the government, sought a decree…
Read More09/22/15 The Old and the New
READING: Zechariah 8-14 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Frankly, while I’m enjoying this reading plan this year, I’m ready to get to the New Testament! I’m longing to get to…
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What Young Leaders Want
I love young people. Their passion, faith, and courage often put me to shame and there is a clear set of concerns weighing on them.
Read More09/21/15 Listen, or Pay a Price
READING: Zechariah 1-7 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: The book of Zechariah was written to discouraged Hebrews who had returned from exile, but who had not yet rebuilt…
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