Have you ever had to keep a surprise hidden but couldn’t keep it secret because you were so excited to share it? I remember one year at Kohl’s, I set inside the car with our baby boy while my wife and three or four-year-old daughter went Christmas shopping. When they came out of the store andContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#15)”
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Scripture Reading Challenge (#10)
God can transform people. We are about to see that take place in the life of Jacob. After many years away from his family, Jacob is about to return home a changed man. He now has a family and many possessions. He fears, however, for his life and is willing to sacrifice all of itContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#10)”
Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 3)
Projects are sometimes complicated and slow. However, the organization of a group can prove to be a useful companion in accomplishing tasks. Chapter three shares in a detailed log how the people were divided into groups (primarily by families) and the particular area that they rebuilt and repaired. It is the first of four lists of namesContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 3)”
Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Mission & Vision)
One thing that I notice about leaders of organizations is that there is a significant amount of confusion between vision and mission. Especially when it comes to the small church. These guiding principles are essential for keeping the members aligned to God’s will for a congregation’s ministry and areas of focus. The short way ofContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Mission & Vision)”
Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 2)
By the time the second chapter opens, Nehemiah carried his burden for Jerusalem and his people very close to his heart for almost four months. He had been able to keep straight faced until this period while at work. We are told that before this time that Nehemiah, “had not been beforetime sad in his presence”Continue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 2)”
Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 1)
After being in captivity for 70 years in Babylon, in 536 B.C., the first group of Jews returned to Israel under the leadership of Zerubbabel, the kingly descendant. In 458 B.C., Ezra the priest led the second group, and in 444 B.C. a third group was led by Nehemiah. Zerubbabel led the rebuilding of theContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 1)”
Seven Miracles in John: 2- The Nobleman’s Son
Jesus just had a wonderful ministry in Samaria and other places outside of his hometown. Nicodemus, women at the well. Now he is returning home. Jesus knows the people’s hearts. They will welcome him, but not with honor, not in the right way, but with improper motives. This is the scenario that leads up toContinue reading “Seven Miracles in John: 2- The Nobleman’s Son”
Is Your Faith Growing Cold?
We are quickly entering into spring revival season. I am still a supporter of church revivals. There is nothing wrong with a congregation seeking to set out more time in their schedule for increased spiritual emphasis. We all need revival at times. Life has a way of wearing us down. It is easy to allow our faithContinue reading “Is Your Faith Growing Cold?”
The Prayer Meeting
How much time does your church spend in prayer together? Before the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, the apostles and many others spent the better portion of ten days in prayer (Acts 1:12-14). Sadly, few churches focus on corporate prayer. Sure, we have all sorts of prayer methods and calls to prayer, but we stillContinue reading “The Prayer Meeting”
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