A Christmas Devotion for this Weekend
They’ve been some of the most gripping moments of my life. I’ve watched silently around the world as: Sinners. All of them. Just like…
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04/24/24 They Turned Away
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 5-8, Luke 16 Two-year plan: Numbers 2, Mark 5:9-20 ———- More than ever in my 43+ years of ministry,…
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Wednesday Words: H. B. Charles on Developing Your Own Preaching Style
If you’re a preacher, I assume these words from H.B. Charles will be encouraging to you: It is said that imitation is the best…
Read More04/23/24 Prayer with Many Tears
READING: One-year plan: 1 Samuel 1-4, Luke 15:11-32 Two-year plan: Numbers 1, Mark 5:1-8 ——— Maybe you’ve been there. The needs of your heart…
Read More04/22/24 She Had Heard
READING: One-year plan: Ruth 1-4, Luke 14:15-15:10 Two-year plan: Leviticus 27, Mark 4:26-41 ———- Naomi and her daughters-in-law found themselves in a most difficult…
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8 Times when Church is Just “Fun”
You might have assumed that my point in the title is a negative one—that is, that I’m railing against churches that elevate fun and…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
This week, I read this article about a pastor under persecution. Take some time this morning to pray for pastors around the world who…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in…
Read MoreSaturday Suggestion: Recognizing “Drive-Thru” Christians
This list about being a “drive-thru” Christian challenges even me, even though I’m the author.
Read More04/19/24 “I Will Complete My Work”
READING: One-year plan: Judges 20-21, Luke 13:18-14:14 Two-year plan: Leviticus 26, Mark 4:10-25 ——— Nothing would stop Jesus from completing the Father’s plan. Nothing….
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Recommended (and Sometimes Free) Stuff for Church Leaders
When I started this website more than ten years ago, I made a commitment that this site would be only encouraging for pastors and…
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