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Religious Rules Ruin Lives
Legalists believe the lost need to change their clothes instead of their hearts.
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That First Gospel Message
The first sin and the first gospel message happened on the same day.
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The Fight Against Sin
The fight against sin is about what you put off and what you put on.
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9/11 Reminders of Good vs. Evil
As we remember, let us praise the Lord that the empty grave defeated death.
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Obedience Noah Style
You can trust Him even when He leads you to do the impossible .
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Do You Need a Face Lift?
In honor of those encouragers in your life, make it a point to life up others as well.
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Criticism then Evaluation
Is it time to consider asking the tough questions about the church you love?
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Here’s What We Believe-Part Two
Foundational truths and practices of the Christian life are being watered down.
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Evangelizing and Disciple Making Central America Style
Discipleship, which includes caring for, counseling, and leading people, is happening globally.
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Labor Day and Rest Day
The Labor Day holiday is meant to celebrate the working, but what about resting?
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Are You a Pursuer or a Floater
Actively seeking a relationship with the God who save you is being light in a dark world.
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3 Marks of the Christian Life
Knowing, understanding, and applying Jesus’ teachings is critical in this age of hypocrisy.
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When Does Discipleship Begin?
Is pre-conversion discipleship a real possibility for disciple makers?
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My Journey to Writing a Christian Fiction Novel, Part 1
Your God-given creative talent will be used by the Lord, so surrender it to Him.
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How to Improve Your Ratings and Reviews
If you’re a Christian, the world judges your authenticity.
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Discipleship: Transformational Teaching
Jesus didn’t say to teach everything; He said to teach people to “observe.”
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Can You Hear His Call?
When God calls your name, are you listening and responding?
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Turn Stress Into Worship
The best plan for your future is to forget about a plan and focus on God’s provision.
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Tame That Fiery Tongue
Words have the power to destroy, so how will you use yours to honor the Lord?
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How is Controlling Your Future Going?
God wants you to focus on today rather than micro-managing your future.
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We Are No Longer Bystanders
God invites us to share in the responsibility of shining the light of his glory.
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Jump in and Truly Trust
There aren’t many trustworthy things in the world, but God sent his Son to be one of them.
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Self Care Begins With Friend Care
How do we make the most of the friendships God has so generously given us?
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Jesus Said Go and Disciple
Believers are called to be faithful to give to others what has been invested in us.
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Most Important Question of Your Life
There’s nothing a human can do to enter heaven. It’s just a gift you willingly accept.
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Is it Time to Hit the Recharge Button?
Larry Barker
healthy church podcast
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If You’re a Christian, You’re a Missionary
Leaving, embracing and invading is exactly what Jesus did, and we should do as well.
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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 Cost of Making Disciples
Disciple making is a commitment to open up your life to another person.
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9 Reasons You Should Read the Bible RIGHT NOW
The devil hates the Bible and those who quote it, so defeat him by studying it.
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Great Commission Discipleship In Action
When we are obedient to pour into the lives of others, we are Jesus in the flesh.
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10 Things We Want Our Children to Know
Biblical parenting means ensuring that our children become image-barers of Christ.
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Who is the GOAT according to Jesus?
Achieving earthly greatness is meaningless according to the greatest in heaven.
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3 Steps to Make the Greatest Impact
There’s a better way to teach the next generation to bring about change.
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Being Redeemed and Choosing Life
The Greatest Love Story of all time is beautifully portrayed in the Bible through Rulth.
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Telling the Story of Jesus Through Service – Part Four
When God changes your life, the desire to love and serve others will be automatic.
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What is the Story We Should be Telling? Part Three
As we tell our changed-life stories, do we focus on what we did or what Jesus did?
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Are We Telling His Story Through Our Actions? Part Two
Do our actions point others to who Jesus is and his power to save?
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3 Ways to Add Purpose to Everyday Life
A purposeful life requires investing in people’s lives, pointing them to the Light of the World.
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Do You Love to Tell the Story? Part One
Do your words point to Jesus or do they carelessly divide the body of Christ?
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Being a Homemaker is Not Repressive
Whether a woman works inside or outside the home she carries a load she doesn’t often get credit for.
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What is Your Church’s Disciple Making DNA?
A healthy church should be obedient to what God has clearly commanded: making disciples
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From Nicaragua to Cuba and Discovering Truth
Throughout their ministry the Gaitans have seen how God plants seeds in people’s hearts.
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Being Certain and Being Right Are Two Different Things
My objective that day was to get to the hospital in downtown Chicago before the surgery to have prayer with […]
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This is How a Church Should Actually Function
We are commanded by Christ to “make disciples,” but somewhere along the way, making disciples became counting converts to some. […]
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Loving, Leading and Learning From Your Family is the Greatest Gift You Could Give Them
Don’t Hide Kids love to run around, scream, and laugh. Hide and seek is the go-to game at the moment […]
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In a Social Justice World What is the Real Mission?
So what is the mission of God in a social justice world and what can we take from God’s Word? […]
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Parents’ Guide to Biblical Wisdom
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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Is Truth Based on Whatever You Feel?
Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38, “What is truth?” And two thousand years later, we’re still asking . . . In […]