Monthly Archives: July 2011

Psalms: God Has Always Been on the Throne and He Still Reigns! (Book 4)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: gracewalkministries.blogspot.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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Weight Loss Thoughts on the Daniel Plan

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Art Work Credit: naturalhealthcarereviews.com As many of you know, Melodee, Tabitha and I began the Daniel Plan on January 15 of this year through the ministry of our pastor, Rick Warren and Saddleback Church. On Saturday, July 9, 2011, I … Continue reading →

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In Times of Transition and Change In The Church

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: relationship-economy.com The process of transition from a sick church to a healthy church is not an easy process! And when it begins, at least 5 things are true: In Times of Transition 1)      Things do not stay the … Continue reading →

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Psalms: Gritty Expressions of Agony and Woe! (Book 3)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: thespiritualcoach.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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Healthy Church Attitudes

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: southsidenazarene.ca Yesterday we spoke of four common attitudes in the sick church. However, we also said that healthy churches grow, according to the New Testament: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, … Continue reading →

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Sick Church Attitudes

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

According to the New Testament, when a church is healthy is grows. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of … Continue reading →

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Psalms: Understanding Hebrew Poetry!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: web.cn.edu 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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What Is Jesus’ Dream for Your Church?

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork credit: sundayschoolleader.com As a leader, you know what its like to want to see God move in a powerful way through your community. Many times we ask the wrong questions and fail to work with God towards his dream … Continue reading →

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Psalms: Intense Personal Intimacy With God! (Book 2)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: houseoftitus.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 about reading the … Continue reading →

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