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More Reflections on Ecclesiastes: For the Classic Rock Fan
What do Solomon and Pink Floyd have in common? More than you might think. Read Ecclesiastes with Dark Side of the Moon playing in the background, and you may discover the closest thing classic rock ever produced to “Ecclesiastes: The Musical.”
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Day 170: Living Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 1:3-5)
Ecclesiastes asks one of the most uncomfortable questions in the Bible: What if everything we chase is ultimately meaningless? The Teacher’s answer begins with understanding what life “under the sun” means.
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Day 168: Six Things “Heaping Burning Coals” Could Mean (Proverbs 25:21-22)
What does it mean to “heap burning coals” on your enemy’s head? The answer may not be as obvious as you’ve been told—but the command is.
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Day 167: T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers, Waffles, and Pancakes (2 Chronicles 8:11)
Followers of Jesus don’t live compartmentalized lives. There is no sacred and secular divide when the Holy Spirit dwells within us.
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Day 166: Praying the Psalms: Psalm 149
Why is Psalm 149 so joyful? Because God takes delight in His people. There is a time for repentance and tears—but this is not that day. Today is a head-banging Hallelujah.
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Day 152: How to Pray for Your Children (Psalm 72)
If you knew you were nearing the end of your life and you had one last chance to pray over your child, what would you ask God for?
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Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom Rainer
Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive by Thom S. Rainer My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a book that is made to be read with a group. As an individual, I could read it and say, “Hmmm… Interesting.” But a group reading it together could say “This is…
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From Your (almost) Pastor
On August 27, 2017, Glynwood Baptist Church (www.glynwoodbc.com) called me to be their lead pastor. This letter is for them (as much of this blog will be in the future) but you’re welcome to read it as well. On behalf of Trish, Caleb, and Josh, let me say THANK YOU for the unbelievable welcome you extended…
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Book Review: Introverts in the Church by Adam S McHugh
Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture by Adam S. McHugh My rating: 4 of 5 stars An excellent read for church leaders to consider that evangelism and church leadership are not the exclusive domain of extroverts. It includes helpful ideas for how to structure the programs of our church to…
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