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Will We See Jesus? | Influence Magazine

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022 georgepwood

One of my favorite stories from the Gospels is found in Luke 24:13–35. Two disciples were walking the seven-mile road from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the first Easter Sunday. As they talked to one another about Jesus’ death and about … Continue reading Will We See Jesus? | Influence Magazine

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Plod On | Influence Magazine

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 georgepwood

It is often said that ministry is a marathon, not a sprint. I appreciate the point of the metaphor, which is that pastors need a sustainable pace of service. Even so, I wonder whether the comparison is too fast. The past 21 months of ministry haven’t felt … Continue reading Plod On | Influence Magazine

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Above Reproach on Social Media

September 27, 2021September 21, 2021 georgepwood

Recently, I posted a link on Facebook to an article about a controversial event, along with a tart comment on it. My wife texted me almost immediately: “Can you take down that post? Why would you even put it up … Continue reading Above Reproach on Social Media

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Joy vs. the BUMMER Machine | Influence Magazine

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 georgepwood

A few weeks ago, I made a radical decision regarding social media. I was headed out the door for summer vacation but found myself in a bad mood because of Facebook arguments about the outrage du jour. Not wanting to … Continue reading Joy vs. the BUMMER Machine | Influence Magazine

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Six Reasons People Aren’t Coming Back to Church | Influence Magazine

July 23, 2021July 26, 2021 georgepwood

Last month, David Sharp wrote a story for the Associated Press that stated a fact and asked a question: “Millions Skipped Church During Pandemic. Will They Return?” Both the fact and the question weigh heavily on the minds of pastors. … Continue reading Six Reasons People Aren’t Coming Back to Church | Influence Magazine

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Boldly and Without Hindrance | Influence Magazine

July 12, 2021July 20, 2021 georgepwood

The Acts of the Apostles ends on an ironic note. Four years elapse between Acts 21 and 28, and Paul experiences, in succession, riot, arrest, attempted flogging, Sanhedrin hearing, attempted assassination, night flight under armed guard, multiple Roman hearings, attempted … Continue reading Boldly and Without Hindrance | Influence Magazine

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The Righteous Dad | Influence Magazine

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 georgepwood

This Sunday is Father’s Day. Compared to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is a mediocre holiday, if it is celebrated at all. Americans feel more ambivalently about their dads than their moms, perhaps because their dads are abusive or absent from … Continue reading The Righteous Dad | Influence Magazine

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Six Tests of Pentecostal Worship

June 11, 2021 georgepwood

In 1 Corinthians 12–14, Paul responds to Corinthian church members’ questions about the use of spiritual gifts in corporate settings (12:1, cf. 7:1). Corinthian worship included uninterpreted tongues (14:1–25) and prophecies delivered chaotically (14:26–40). These misuses of those gifts resulted … Continue reading Six Tests of Pentecostal Worship

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The Story of Scripture in Four Moms | Influence Magazine

May 7, 2021 georgepwood

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Biologically speaking, none of us would be here without our moms. So make sure to honor your mom this weekend — if not every day — for the gift of life! We have moms to … Continue reading The Story of Scripture in Four Moms | Influence Magazine

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Do Not Be Afraid!

April 1, 2021 georgepwood

Since 2014, researchers at Chapman University have conducted the Survey of American Fears. Their most recent reportcatalogues 88 things of which Americans are “afraid” or “very afraid.” The top 10 fears include corrupt government officials, pollution and climate change, loved … Continue reading Do Not Be Afraid!

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