Friday is for Heart Songs Meditation on Exodus 11-12 and the Passover “So Moses said, ‘Thus says the LORD; About midnight I will go out in the midst of Egypt, and every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of … More Midnight Violence and the Salvation of a Nation
Wednesday is for Prayer My incredible wife (every man should have it so good), is constantly sending me stuff that might be worth passing on to others. Today she sent this short missive from A.W. Tozer: The Lord is my shepherd; . I shall not want. He makes me to lie down . … More I’ve Met Too Many Pastors Who Have Succumbed
Friday is for Heart Songs My son has a new poem up on Youtube.com. He now has a new book of 50 of his poems (available on Amazon). You can see it below. Great, raw, honest stuff. Proud of you, son.
Thursday is for Discipleship In light of the President deciding that the Federal Government will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act, I thought I would provide this link to another one of my BLOG’s. The blog you are reading is designed for church planters and missional leaders. The blog I am sending you … More Neutrality Toward Sin is a Disaster for Any Nation
Remind the Flock You Shepherd Remind Your Own Heart “Every choice away from the will of God is a choice to diminish our enjoyment of God. Any diminution of God’s law or application of it in our situation is always—no matter how reasonable it appears, no matter how pleasurable the immediate gratification or how stress-reducing … More Destroying Our Joy in God
For Preaching Seven Things to Cultivate Know God. –Your people need to have a man of God in front of them. Why should the congregation listen to you if don’t know God better this week than last? Know the Text. –Your job is to study. Why should they spend their time listening if you have … More How to Keep Preaching from Destroying Your Soul
Tuesday is for Preaching A Message Outline for 2 Samuel 11 Message Title: Spiritual Bankruptcy is Not as Far Away as You Think ( I like titles that hint at application. ) Three Points: (Usually narrative passages don’t lend themselves to this kind of linear outline but this one does. I tried to keep the … More If You Tolerate Sin In Your Life Today, You Will Tolerate More Tomorrow.
Friday is for Heart Songs What does it take to change the world (God’s Way)? King Saul had a great beginning. He starts with a changed heart (10:9) and the Spirit of God coming upon him mightily (10:10). He starts with great boldness and leadership (11:7). He starts with great support from the majority of … More What Does It Take to Change the World?
Friday is for Heart Songs YEARNING FOR MORE Make room Lord Expand my heart Stretch my spirit Ignite my passion Energize my resolve To go anywhere Do anything Pay any price Endure any hardship Dismiss any ridicule For the glory of Your name For the spread of Your kingdom For the expression of Your mercy … More Yearning for More of an Infinite God is Serious Work
Tuesday is for Preaching Much to do and little time so here is an offering to inspire you to pay whatever price to be holy so that your preaching will be powerful. What follows is from Kairos Journal. What Makes Great Preachers—E. M. Bounds (1835 – 1913) Edward McKeendree Bounds was an American Methodist minister … More Be Holy if You Would Preach with Power
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