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An Action Plan For Establishing A Small Group Ministry
Artwork Credit: ragamuffinsoul.com Many churches ask me, “How do we grow our people into deeper faith?” As the Gospels and the book of Acts demonstrate, the best way to grow your faith is to live it in community! Jesus chose … Continue reading
Beware the Actions of a Successful Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15)
Clip Art Credit: tantrumtoddlers.com If you have been in ministry for more than 6 months, you are aware that not everyone wants to “follow the leader.” Agendas and motives can be self-centered, and, when acted upon, often bring hurt and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, conspiracy, conspirator, Leadership, ministry, rebellion
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I've Been Praying (And God's Been Answering)
Over the past months my pastor, Rick Warren, has challenged us to consider what God might do with us in the next ten years. What would our lives be like if God answered the prayers of our heart? This got … Continue reading
What Are You Dreaming About? (4)
Artwork Credit: dreambigcollection.com This is the final post in our series, “What Are You Dreaming About?” Today I wrap up our series by focusing our attention on what we are trying to achieve in this life. I thought I would … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishment, army, care giver, Christian, Gospel, ministry, selflessness, spiritually mature, wounded
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David's Troubles Are Caused By God's Judgment ( 2 Samuel 12-24)
Artwork Credit: essex1.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading
Posted in Just Read It!
Tagged Absalom, Amnon, arrogance, Bathsheba, bitter, children, Christian, failure, generational sin, generations, King David, Leadership, leadership failure, rape, rebellion, seduction, spirit, Tamar, Uriah
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David's Transgressions Are Caused By His Disobedience to God (2 Samuel 11-12)
Photo Credit: leggnet.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Christian, consequences, failure, generations, sin
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Your Passion is YOUR Passion!
“When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Yet his sons did not walk in his ways … Continue reading
Posted in Just Read It!, Leadership Blog
Tagged abilities, calling, Christian, experiences, gift mix, heart, kingdom of God, Passion, SHAPE, spiritual gifts, will of God
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1 Samuel – The Beginnings of the Monarchy
Hannah With Samuel Photo Credit: jesusfootprints.wordpress.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, bible reading, Bible study, Christian, Hannah, Old Testament, Samuel
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Ruth – The Loyalty of One Woman
Naomi and Ruth Photo Credit: captainhastings.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible reading, Bible study, Christian, Israel, loyalty, Old Testament, Ruth
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7 Actions of Valor in a Leader
A Study of Gideon Judges 8 Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some … Continue reading
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Tagged attack, Christian, compensation, consequences, cooperation, Gideon, Judges, leader, Leadership, mighty man of valor, mighty men of valor, mission, missional, Old Testament, praise, transformation, uncooperative, unrepentant, valor, victory
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