Psalm 51:15-17–responsive (for Ash Wednesday/Lent)

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The... Read More »
“The Heart Of A Shepherd” (Part Two)

“The Heart Of A Shepherd” (Part Two)

This week, we are considering 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, in which he describes the heart of a shepherd. Yesterday, he began with the shepherd’s methods. Today, we continue... Read More »

Joel 2:12-13 (for Ash Wednesday/Lent)

“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your... Read More »

Psalm 32:1-2, 5 (for Ash Wednesday/Lent)

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose... Read More »

Just Imagine!

What will it be like when we see the Lord for the first time? The song “I Can Only Imagine” asks, Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel? Will I dance for You,... Read More »
“The Heart Of A Shepherd” (Part One)

“The Heart Of A Shepherd” (Part One)

Some time ago, Day Of Discovery television aired a series of programs about two shepherds. One, Nizar Touma, is a pastor in Nazareth among the Palestinian believers there. He has a... Read More »
When People Throw Stones, Part 2

When People Throw Stones, Part 2

In part 2 of “When People Throw Stones,” David Roper offers up some coping strategies for ministry leaders who have been criticized. Things You Can Do for Yourself Recently... Read More »
When People Throw Stones, Part 1

When People Throw Stones, Part 1

In this four-part series, David Roper draws from his fifty-year experience in ministry to address the challenges that ministry leaders and their spouses face when they are confronted... Read More »

EXTREME FRIENDSHIP

Text: Mark 2:1-12 The Story What do you think of when you hear the name Christopher Reeve? Some of us think of the actor who played the part of Superman in the movies by that... Read More »
“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Three)

“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Three)

Paul’s Appeal We have observed Paul with outsiders on the streets of Athens and found his attitude and approach worthy of our emulation. In our final consideration of the... Read More »
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