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And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, "Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. - Luke 19:41-42

Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. - Psalm 86:4

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. - Psalm 63:1

Lowest time of my life

O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! - Psalm 88:1-2

I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. - Psalm 89:1

Home sweet home

Return home, check. Resume sermon prep, check. Replace water heater, check. Return to the pulpit...

Saturday=leaky water heater... Sunday=leaky pipe... Monday=leaky toilet... I’d like to be finished with plumbing for now, thank you.

“Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” - Psalm 96:2-3

ICYMI: We're excited to be producing content for those in the midst of #ChurchRevitalization through Southern Seminary #Equip Read the newest article about persevering through adversity in Revitalization by James Carroll bit.ly/2ZlwI2E

Among the many exciting things discussed at our board meeting tonight, Brian Croft was honored by 2 missionaries who have led our workshops in both Nepal and India. A gift from the pastors of those countries. Amazing stories of God working!

“And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days." - Daniel 12:13

“But the LORD is a refuge to his people...” - Joel 3:16

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! - Psalm 103:1

"The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on." Walter Lippmann

2 New Practical Shepherding books coming this fall: 1) Facing Snarls and Scowls: Preaching in church revitalization by Brian Croft James Carroll Christian Focus. 2) Being a pastor: A conversation with Andrew Fuller by Brian Croft and Michael Haykin Evangelical Press

Big News! Facing Snarls and Scowls: Preaching through hostility, apathy, and adversity in church revitalization by Brian Croft and James Carroll (foreword Mark Clifton) with Christian Focus is now available for pre-order here: amazon.com/gp/product/152…

Hoping my copy comes tomorrow...

Love this quote from ‘Facing snarls & scowls’ by Brian Croft & James Carroll from Christian Focus Practical Shepherding