08/21/15 Praying with Our Minds Made Up
READING: Jeremiah 41-45 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Be honest — have you ever prayed after you had already decided what God’s answer should be? Chapter 42 of…
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10 Results of Poor Discipleship in the Church
Poor discipleship brings a wide variety of issues into the church, undermining the work of the gospel.
Read More08/20/15 Rejoicing when Nothing Goes Right
READING: Habakkuk 1-3 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading covers the entire book of Habakkuk. At the end of the book are these words that express…
Read More08/19/15 The Lord Keeps His Word
READING: 2 Kings 24-25; 2 Chronicles 36 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These chapters continue the story of the capture of Jerusalem and the defeat of Judah….
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9 Ways Pastors Let Ministry Harm Their Marriage
Too many of us know a ministry couple that has divorced. I encourage pastors to be aware of ways we sometimes let ministry harm our marriages – and be ever alert to not let disaster hit their own home.
Read More08/18/15 What Stops Me from Speaking?
READING: Jeremiah 38-40; Psalm 74, 79 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: In yesterday’s devotion, I wrote about my desire to speak only the Word of God. Today, I wonder what would keep…
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9 Insights I’ve Learned about Laypersons
The New Testament clearly teaches the importance of pastors and deacons as leaders of the church (1 Tim. 3). At the same time, though, there would be no need for leaders were it not for the laypersons God gives us to lead.
Read More08/17/15 Thus Says the Lord
READING: Jeremiah 35-37 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: I write this devotion today as one who preaches the Word of God almost every week. I love this task — but I have…
Read More08/16/15 With All My Heart and Mind
READING: Jeremiah 32-34 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today is another day of wonder. These chapters in the book of Jeremiah are filled with pictures of the sin of…
Read MoreA Single Verse of Encouragement for Church Leaders for Today
Isaiah 65:24 “Even before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear.” God so loves us that He’s moving history…
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