A new preacher needs to find his own voice and style as well as learn good patterns of study, reflection and prayer in the initial stages of his ministry. To do that, he needs to stay away from the plethora of conferences that will pepper his mailbox as soon as he takes his first assignment … More Advice for Young Preachers: Finding Your Voice
What if the only thing holding us back from true intimacy with God, true transformation by the Spirit of God was fear? Lurching, Lunging, and Leaning into the Spirit of God.
Wednesday Discussion “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” (Mark 1:35) “But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” (Luke 5:16 ESV) Rising early in the morning to pray seems to have been a habit with … More A Night Owl’s Yearning to Be a Morning Person
We’ve got it all wrong and we have to get it right because it is the mission of the church to Make Disciples. See link below and join the discussion. We’ve Got Discipleship All Wrong.
What we need and don’t need in America. It might surprise you. See the link below. We Don’t Need to Plant Churches.
Weekend Links Leadership. Leadership. Leadership. “Oh God, turn mere men into mighty servants of Jesus who will live passionately for and like the Savior.” Some great links here, but as always, I don’t endorse everything in them. Growing as a Leader The Hidden Power of Weakness (Leadership Freak) Ten Secrets of Many Senior Pastors (Ron … More Leadership Freak; Using Christmas; Thomas Jefferson; Alvin Plantinga; Star Parker and more
It Was a Long Time Ago, But Some Things You Never Forget One guy was puking his guts out. Groans could be heard from nine others. Heavy breathing and small clouds of vapor hovered in front of all of our faces, as we gasped for air in the cold October night. None of it seemed … More Despite the News: Coaches Change Lives for Good
How much do we really love our neighbors? How much do we really care for the lost? How much do we really love our Lord when we do not do what he tells us to do? (see the link below) Measuring Our Passion for the Lost.
Thursday is for Discipleship It’s A.D. 51 and a month or two months ago the Apostle Paul had planted the church in Thessalonica. Now he’s in Corinth and he pens 1 Thessalonians to encourage the saints there in their new faith in Christ. What this means is that when we look at 1 Thessalonians, we … More Launching New Believers for Transformational Futures
Wednesday is for Prayer Pray! This morning I was reading 2 Chronicles 13 and the story of the reign of Abijah. It only lasted three years. It followed the wicked rule of his father, Rehoboam son of Solomon who had ruled for 17 years. 1 Kings 15:2 tells us that the reign of Abijah followed … More The Power of a Promise from God
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