02/07/16 The Lord Our God
READING: Leviticus 19-21 We’re often introduced by our title. Barack Obama is introduced as the President of the United States. Football coach Gary Kubiak is introduced as…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Exodus 3:14 “God said to Moses, ‘I AM who I AM.” The God we serve is the God of eternity. On this Lord’s Day,…
Read More02/06/16 Clean Before the Lord
READING: Leviticus 16-18 I look around the world today, and I see bad news. Wars continue in more than one locale. Refugees wander the globe. Poverty…
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Saturday Suggestions: February 6, 2016
Need some quick reading? Here are some suggested readings for believers this week: 6 Reasons Why Church Leaders Are Afraid to Talk about Money…
Read More02/05/16 That They Do Not Die
READING: Leviticus 14-15 Sometimes a word in the Word leaves us with no word to say; that is, sometimes the Word leaves us speechless. Today is…
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12 “Spark” Phrases that Signal Trouble in the Church
No church fire I’ve seen begins in full flame. Instead, it usually begins with a spark, a tiny glow that extends itself one flicker at a time until the flame is raging.
Read More02/04/16 Be Holy
READING: Leviticus 11-13 Are you holy? Am I holy? Are you striving to reach that goal? Am I? The questions are perhaps repetitive, but they’re important ones. In…
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10 Misperceptions Laypersons Have about Pastors
Sometimes, laypersons sometimes have misperceptions of pastors that I think hurt their leaders.
Read More02/03/16 As the Lord Commands
READING: Leviticus 8-10 It really does matter that we live like the Lord commands. We must follow Him fully. Completely. Without compromise. No exceptions. Today’s…
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10 Principles for Healthy Small Group Growth
I believe in small groups, whether they are called “Sunday School,” “home groups,” “cell groups,” or whatever name a church may give them. Yet, most churches don’t maximize the benefits of those groups.
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