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Now that Christmas is over, what should a Christian’s focus be?

Before you know true joy, you must know who Jesus is and what he did for you.

Worrying and jumping ahead of God is exactly what the devil wants us to do.

Jesus doesn’t promise life without pain but life with a purpose.

With so many deceivers out there in the world, is there anyone you can trust?

Our identity depends first on “whose” we are, then the “doing” comes naturally.

Looking for a joy-filled life? Follow the ultimate example of self denial.

Legalists believe the lost need to change their clothes instead of their hearts.

The first sin and the first gospel message happened on the same day.

The fight against sin is about what you put off and what you put on.

As we remember, let us praise the Lord that the empty grave defeated death.

You can trust Him even when He leads you to do the impossible .

In honor of those encouragers in your life, make it a point to life up others as well.

Is it time to consider asking the tough questions about the church you love?

Foundational truths and practices of the Christian life are being watered down.

Discipleship, which includes caring for, counseling, and leading people, is happening globally.

The Labor Day holiday is meant to celebrate the working, but what about resting?

Actively seeking a relationship with the God who save you is being light in a dark world.

Knowing, understanding, and applying Jesus’ teachings is critical in this age of hypocrisy.

Is pre-conversion discipleship a real possibility for disciple makers?

Your God-given creative talent will be used by the Lord, so surrender it to Him.

If you’re a Christian, the world judges your authenticity.

Jesus didn’t say to teach everything; He said to teach people to “observe.”

When God calls your name, are you listening and responding?

The best plan for your future is to forget about a plan and focus on God’s provision.

Words have the power to destroy, so how will you use yours to honor the Lord?

God wants you to focus on today rather than micro-managing your future.

God invites us to share in the responsibility of shining the light of his glory.

There aren’t many trustworthy things in the world, but God sent his Son to be one of them.

How do we make the most of the friendships God has so generously given us?

Believers are called to be faithful to give to others what has been invested in us.

There’s nothing a human can do to enter heaven. It’s just a gift you willingly accept.

Larry Barker
healthy church podcast

Leaving, embracing and invading is exactly what Jesus did, and we should do as well.

A vision statement should reflect your current ministries and the ministries you intend to implement.

God has a specific plan for a specific church in a specific place at a specific time.

Disciple making is a commitment to open up your life to another person.

The devil hates the Bible and those who quote it, so defeat him by studying it.

When we are obedient to pour into the lives of others, we are Jesus in the flesh.

Biblical parenting means ensuring that our children become image-barers of Christ.

Achieving earthly greatness is meaningless according to the greatest in heaven.

There’s a better way to teach the next generation to bring about change.

The Greatest Love Story of all time is beautifully portrayed in the Bible through Rulth.

When God changes your life, the desire to love and serve others will be automatic.

As we tell our changed-life stories, do we focus on what we did or what Jesus did?

Do our actions point others to who Jesus is and his power to save?

A purposeful life requires investing in people’s lives, pointing them to the Light of the World.

Do your words point to Jesus or do they carelessly divide the body of Christ?

Whether a woman works inside or outside the home she carries a load she doesn’t often get credit for.

A healthy church should be obedient to what God has clearly commanded: making disciples