09/08/15 Jealous for Holiness?
READING: Ezekiel 38-39 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: We’ve seen these themes throughout Ezekiel. God brought judgment on His people, hiding His face from them for their…
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Bi-Vocational Ministry, and How I Understand God’s Calling
I usually write posts that include lists, but this one is different. I thought it might be good to post on Labor Day.
Read More09/07/15 It’s Not About Me
READING: Ezekiel 35-37 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: It’s easy to think today about all the blessings God has given me. Salvation. My wife. A home. A job. Health. Opportunities. Food….
Read More09/06/15 God the Good Shepherd
READING: Ezekiel 32-34 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I remember the first time I heard the image that God is our shepherd. The sermon went like this: “We’re a bunch of dumb…
Read MoreAn Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Revelation 12:10-11 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the…
Read More09/05/15 For I Have Spoken
READING: Ezekiel 28-31 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading focuses on God’s judgment on the nations, including Tyre, Sidon, Egypt, and Assyria. Within these four chapters,…
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5 Reasons Even Church Leaders Don’t Pray as We Should
Let’s just put this reality on the table: many church leaders struggle with prayer. We know we should pray, but our “oughtness” doesn’t always lead to action.
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Praying for Church Planters
Church planters, tell us how we can pray for your work. Let us partner with you.
Read More09/04/15 Every Word I Speak
READING: Ezekiel 24-27 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: God has called me to preach, and I’ve preached for more than 30 years. I shudder to think of all that I’ve…
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9 Vision Blockers for Church Leaders
One of my mentors once said to me, “If God is calling you to a place, He’ll give you a vision for that ministry.”
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