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Founding Pastor Joe’s reflections from his daily Bible reading
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A word for church leaders
Wednesday, April 22 A word for church leaders Scripture: Judges 11-12, 1 Corinthians 16 1 Corinthians 16:12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time. Observation Earlier in this letter (ch. 1-4) Paul addressed the divisions in the church. They had tribalized around their favorite leader/teacher: “I am of Paul” or “I am of Apollos” or “I am of Cephas.” Paul [...]
It all counts
Tuesday, April 21 It all counts Scripture: Judges 9-10, Psalm 47, 1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your [...]
Whittled down
Monday, April 20 Whittled down Scripture: Judges 7-8, 1 Corinthians 14 Judges 7:2 And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into [...]
The same care
Saturday, April 18 The same care Scripture: Judges 3-4, 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 12:24–26 But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 that there should be [...]
For the glory of God and the good of others
Friday, April 17 For the glory of God and the good of others Scripture: Judges 1-2, Proverbs 9, 1 Corinthians 11 1 Corinthians 10:31–11:1 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do [...]
More than a plaque
Thursday, April 16 More than a plaque Scripture: Joshua 23-24, 1 Corinthians 10 Joshua 24:14–15 “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers [...]
Knowledge or love
Tuesday, April 14 Knowledge or love Scripture: Joshua 19-20, 1 Corinthians 8 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 1 [...]
Founding Pastor Joe Wittwer
Joe came to Life Center in 1978 as the lead pastor and primary speaker. He and Laina married in 1975 and have five children with a growing number of grandchildren. Pastor Joe’s role as Founding Pastor has him busy in many ways from coaching and developing our staff and NWLC students, to engaging in ministries within Life Center, in the community, and even around the world.
