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“Tim Morey . . . combines the rare attributes of an engaging intelligent mind,crisp clear writing,and an obvious-ominous concern for his subject matter . . . It very well may be the most challenging book you read this year.” —Christian Book Distributors

radio interview on wednesday

For any friends in the greater St. Louis area – I have an interview airing Wednesday at 1:30pm CST on KSIV (1320AM).  The show is Encounter with Dr. David Vaughn.

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monday meditation 4.9.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter by Phyllis Tickle:

Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin [...]

monday meditation 4.2.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter by Phyllis Tickle:

Almighty and everlasting God, who willed that our Savior should take upon Him our flesh and suffer death upon the Cross, that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of [...]

when we try to control God

One of the best books I read last year was With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani.  Click here to see a great lecture he gives on the exodus of young people from the church, explained through the categories in his book.

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monday meditation 3.26.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter by Phyllis Tickle:

Almighty Father, you have given us strength to work throughout this day. Receive our evening sacrifice of praise in thanksgiving for your countless gifts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the [...]

finishing

Verse of the day: “Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord” (Col 4:17).

Many leaders are better starters than finishers.  We are energized by vision and strategery, rallying people to the cause, and seeing the collective burst of energy that comes when a new project begins [...]

monday meditation 3.19.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter by Phyllis Tickle:

Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away the sting of death: Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where you have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in you and wake up [...]

monday meditation 3.12.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter by Phyllis Tickle:

O God, you make me glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son my Lord: Give me this day such blessing through my worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor, through [...]

leadership and the dark night of the soul

Had a great conversation today with a pastor friend about self care, and how we can’t consider it optional if we want to make it for the long haul as pastors and leaders.  John Ortberg has a great write up on this, personal highlights below . . .

I’m learning to distinguish spiritual vitality [...]

monday meditation 3.5.12

From my current devotions, Eastertide: Prayers for Lent through Easter: by Phyllis Tickle.

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day:  Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to [...]