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Journey Through Micah
Journey Through Micah In the 1950s, the Quakers coined an expression. Maybe you have heard it: “speaking truth to power.” We sometimes hear this phrase in different contexts, such as in the news. Perhaps you have heard that phrase recently. It is interesting how things come back around. There is a resurgence of certain ideas…
A President’s Day Prayer
A President's Day Prayer Today is President's Day in the United States. In the war zone that is the American political system it is often...
Tribute to An Encourager
There are a few men who are admired by believers of all backgrounds. These are special men. Men who make an impact far outside their...
7 Specific Prayers for the One You Love
Tammy and I are on our way to speak at a marriage retreat for the next couple of days. This week is, of course, a...
The Power of a Name Remembered
It has been said that the most beautiful word in the English language is your own name. Even if you don't care for the name...
5 Things I Pray Before I Preach
Several years ago when I served on a church staff a college student came to me at the end of a service with an interesting...
GUEST POST: “A Goodly Heritage”
My first guest author this year is my pastor and hero. He has been my best friend all of my life. I am grateful for...
My Favorite Chapter of the Bible
My Favorite Chapter of the Bible Do you have a favorite portion of Scripture? One of my Bible teachers used to say that his favorite...
“When the Cameras Were Off”
In recent years we have seen an epidemic of high profile people committing terrible acts. Preachers, politicians, prominent entertainers, powerful business people. It seems the...
A Special Update and Our February Itinerary
The first month of 2018 has exceeded our prayers and plans. In the words of the Psalm 118:23, "This is the LORD'S doing; it is...
What I Have Learned About Series Preaching
Evangelists are not typically known for series preaching. For many years I thought that sermon series were basically pastoral in nature. More and more I...
Meditations on Our Mission
After days of flying it takes a little time for your body (and your mind) to get back to normal! I'm not sure I am...
A Personal Testimony that Taught Me A Powerful Truth
A Personal Testimony that Taught Me A Powerful Truth Preachers do not always preach the most powerful sermons. Sometimes church members do. Not long ago,...
“Thank You For Loving Our Country With Me”
I wrote this post while ministering in another country. No matter where I travel in this world, I can boldly proclaim that God loves all...
Announcing New Guest Blog Posts!
Last year we provided a free resource each month to encourage and equip believers. In 2018 I would like to make available a different type...
A Special Prayer Request
I do not normally publish a post on the Lord's day, but today I have a special prayer need to share with you. In just...
The Lord’s Love for Little Ones
The Lord's Love for Little Ones Recently, I had the joy of spending a few minutes with a group of children who have given and...
