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Why Not Consider Adoption?
Adoption is the most beautiful picture of Christi’s love there could ever be.
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Sit at the table
We might be rough, but despite our brokenness, God still chooses to use us.
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Sweet Tea and the Holy Spirit
The idea is to remove anything that competes with the Holy Spirit for control of your life.
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The 5 Phases of Darkness and Drought
Whatever you’re struggling with, God isn’t beyond healing for that struggle.
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Kindness: Handicaps, Forgiveness, and Compassion
Jesus loves us enough to not stop trying to reach out and help change our lives.
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You can’t run away from your problems.
While the issue you are dealing with may be tough it must be dealt with and God can help us through it.
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5 Reasons the Gospel Needs Strong Language
Accepting Christ is necessary, but it is not the full picture.
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How to Have a Loving Confrontation
Biblical confrontation is important and necessary, but it must be motivated by love.
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The Destructive Divide In America
The sin nature of our flesh often leads us to dehumanize and seek conflict with anyone on a different “team”.
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7 Steps to Determine Your Church’s Vision – Part Two
A vision statement should reflect your current ministries and the ministries you intend to implement.
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7 Steps to Determine Your Church’s Vision-Part One
God has a specific plan for a specific church in a specific place at a specific time.
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The Price of Impatience
You may feel like you are getting left behind, but don’t grow weary of doing what is right.
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Don’t Give Satan Too Much Credit
None of us can stand before God’s judgement and blame our sin on Satan.
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Which Cross Do You Carry?
The cross meant pain and agony, but now it means hope, peace, and life.
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Kindness: Violence, Indifference, and Compassion
The more we surrender our heart to Jesus, the more compassionate we become.
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5 Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Operating Systems
Systems need to be values driven, mission directed, vision focused then strategy accomplished.
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Jesus’ Mission is About Search and Rescue
True significance can be measured by the scope of the search.
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The Hero of Easter
Jesus is alive, and he defeated death, he defeated sin, and he rose triumphant!
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Bible Heroes and Their Fear of Failure
Anxiety often comes as a result of our fear, specifically the fear of what should happen in the event that we fail.
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Fountains of Grace: Better Bring a Bucket
God’s grace doesn’t just trickle down; it fills to the brim and overflows!
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I Still Get Jealous
If you are feeling jealous, seek God and His peace.
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Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
When we look for signs, we are really looking for searching for hope and a future.
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8 Reasons You’re Not Independent
Hope is one of the roots that weaves our lives together.
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Kindness: Rebekah, Ten Camels, and Kindness
Be willing to do one kind act with a good attitude for someone each day.
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Ripple Effect
Examine your life – your words, your actions, your intentions and commit them to the Lord.
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4 New Testament Reasons We Freely Give
Tithing really means giving BACK to God.
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The Balancing Act Between Work and Parenting
Which is more important? Building your career or building a Christian family.
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Lessons From Covid and Losing the Sense of Taste
How will people know Jesus, the light of the world, if we hide that light.
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My Alcohol Decision
It’s a personal choice but one that should never cause problems for others.
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What Your Screen Time Says About You
Our phones expose what we genuinely value.
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Count the Cost
We need to consider the cost before giving into the desires of our heart.
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A Lifetime of Life-Changing Lessons
Christian life is all about loving and serving others enough to tell them about Jesus’ work on the cross.
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Honesty: The Belt of Truth
Knowing who God is and how he wants us to live our lives will guard us.
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In the Waiting
Trust God, he’s working all things together for our good.
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Arrangement of New Testament Books and How to Find Them
Just like anything, the more time you spend in the New Testament, the faster you can navigate it.
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Weighing the Cost
There are things we must give up in order to follow Jesus.
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Arrangement of Old Testament Books and Finding them Faster
Just like with anything, the more time you spend with the Old Testament, the faster you can navigate it.
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Come Home, Wanderer, to Grace Greater Than All Your Sin
Every person who makes even one step toward God will see, that God has been there the entire time waiting.
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Honesty: Adam, Eve and that Crafty Snake
Just like Adam and Eve got separated from God, we too can be separated by lying.
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The Cost of Making Disciples
Disciple making is a commitment to open up your life to another person.
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What Happens When You Hold on to Earthly Things
We must devote to destruction, or put to death, what is earthly in us:
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Easter and the Beautiful Bruise
Before sin even entered into the World, God had made a way of redemption for his children.
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6 Ways to Stand in the Gap With Grace
The only option that gives all of us the freedom to have peace, hope, and relationships is to forgive.
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Think There’s No Way You Would’ve Denied Jesus?
Only you can decide how Jesus will impact your life.
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Setting the Standard
Are we putting the same importance and effort into our children following God?
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What Bible Translation Did Jesus Use?
God wants to use your copy of God’s Word to change your life and eternity.
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What Does Jesus Want Your Church to Do?
Christ is the ultimate seeker. He seeks and saves the lost.
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Honesty: Aaron Lies to Moses
God is a forgiving God, but He desires to see us learn from mistakes and grow.