A Challenge to Read the NT by the End of the Year
Do you want a Bible reading challenge for the rest of the year? How about reading the New Testament by the end of 2015?
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12 Ways to Assist Returning Southern Baptist Missionaries
I seldom write a post that relates only to my denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, but this one does (though believers of many denominations could help with the needs listed in this post).
Read More09/28/15 The God Who Does Not Abandon
READING: Nehemiah 8-10 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These chapters cover so much that it’s hard to summarize them in a single devotion. Ezra read the Law, and…
Read More09/27/15 Praying on the Way
READING: Nehemiah 6-7 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: The book of Nehemiah is about God’s amazing hand on His people, leading them to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem…
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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…
Read More09/26/15 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…
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