Wednesday is for Prayer Busy day today. At 10 am a Skype conference call with North American World Zone Leaders of Dynamic Church Planting International. We will be mapping out strategies and plans to resource and network with other church planting agencies to accelerate church planting in North America. Following the Skype conference call and … More In Need of Prayer (aren’t we always?)
Monday Discussion Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God.” (2 Timothy 1:8) Paul is an old man whose life is about to be poured out as a drink offering to God … More “Join with Me in Suffering for the Gospel”
Friday is for Heart Songs Reading the inspiring story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2) and her triumphant faith poured out in tearful mourning before God. So often we think faith is a plastic smile that sails through turmoil and heartache without a pang of anxiety. Nonsense. Hannah pours out her faith through the spigots of … More We Settle for Substitutes When God Wants to Reward Faith
Wednesday is for Prayer John 2:1-12 Jesus celebates with a family at a wedding in Cana a few days later . . . John 2:13-22 Jesus cleanses the Temple of money changers for the first time. “Lord, you entered into the community and celebrated with the bridal party at Cana and then just a … More Party Going Prophets Able to Laugh and Live for Holiness
Wednesday is for Prayer Sometimes a truth is presented in such beautiful, and pristine clarity that it takes your breath away with its obvious weight and importance. When I read Bill Thrasher’s[1] comment on prayer it hit me that way. Here it is: “Don’t resist helplessness—it’s the power of your prayer life.” He echoes the … More Helplessness is an Extraordinary Teacher
Monday is for Prayer Powerless ministries are easy to explain. Somewhere along the line, the pastor and leaders of the church gave up concentrated effort in prayer. Other things became more important than daily attention to Christ. Conversation with the Master became rote, ritualistic, stale and cold. Now the ministry continues but the fire has gone … More Powerless Ministries are Easy to Explain
Wednesday is for Prayer Great Prayer for Church Planters May God be gracious to us and bless us, and make his face to shine upon us, Selah That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among the nations. (Psalm 67:1-2) If you are reading the Psalms through in a month, the morning … More A Church Planter’s Prayer
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
Wednesday is for Prayer Recently, I heard of a man whose ministry was being undercut by unwarranted rumor and innuendo. The guilty parties never went to him. They never loved him enough to talk to him as a brother. But they were more than willing to voice their opposition to his ministry and question his character … More Integrity in Ministry and Life
Poems for Psalms Suggested by Psalm 2 December 29, 2005 Read Psalm 2 Empty Buckets Empty. Powerless. Senseless. Pointless. Meaningless. Absurd. Purposeless. Futile. Without effect. The laughter of heaven holds. The plan will unfold in its time. Fear and rejoice. And take your refuge in Him Who is ever blessed And ever blessing. © Marty … More Why Do the Heathen Rage?
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