Sunday Nostalgia “Who is ‘untouchable’ in your ministry—who wouldn’t you give away?” The question came from a seasoned and effective pastor of about 50 years of age. Twice he had taken churches in his denomination from around 200, to over one-thousand in attendance. But this was to be … More “It’s a good thing that you would let me die”
Tuesday is for Preach I am making a list of great prayers of the Old Testament. It is a pretty subjective list and there are a lot of them. When I say “great” I don’t mean “long” or prayed by someone “significant.” I am thinking more in terms of the situation out of which it … More What is on Your List of Great Prayers of the Old Testament?
Monday is for Discussion There are so many things that get repeated so often that that they take on a life of their own and no one stops to examine them closely. Here’s a couple that don’t stand up to the smell test or the research into the facts test that I have found over … More Now that is Myth-Busting! Wow!
Sunday Afternoon Musings The following is from Kairos Journal. Enjoy your Sunday afternoon. May God give you opportunity to speak of Him, and He find you bold when the opportunity comes. Understanding the Times 23 These are the numbers of the divisions of the armed troops who came to David in Hebron to turn the kingdom … More Understanding the Times: Critical to Solid Biblical Exposition
I have already posted for the day but this link is important. Older pastors with lots of experience are tempted in many ways, (pride, arrogance, sense of entitlement, laziness to name a few) but this post is especially for young pastors as well. The going gets tough, people don’t appreciate you the way you think … More The Ugly Side of Christian Consumerism
Weekend Links Had an outstanding four days with two godly friends in Tennessee last week. One of God’s greatest gifts in life are friendships that endure for decades despite moves and geography and all the changes that life brings. This week another decades-long friend said goodbye to his wife who walked into the arms of … More Kevin Spacey Predicts the Future; War Crimes; Syria; Dangerous CFL’s; and much more
Friday is for Other Voices The following is from Kairos Journal. Oh how we need such steel in the backbone of the leaders of Christ’s Church on earth in these days. And So We Fight—Francis Schaeffer (1912 – 1984) Pastor and theologian Francis Schaeffer always sought to look beyond surface issues to the ideas controlling the actions … More A Prophetic Voice for Church and Culture
Thursday is for Discipleship It destroys love. It destroys unity. It harms relationships, . sometimes beyond repair. It creates barriers to reaching others. It dishonors God. It poisons work environments. It undermines trust. It is condemned in Scripture. It pollutes our spirit. And most of us tolerate it in our lives everyday. It … More Killing Gossip for the Glory of God
Wednesday is for Prayer Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) Pe 129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, … More Eight Things to Pray for the New Disciples in a Church Plant
Monday is for Discussion 18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. —John … More Is Being Liked by the World Necessary?
