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Feb 21, 2022 12:00pm

The Churchless Christian

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

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Nov 14, 2021 08:00am

Are you a Christian or a Disciple?

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

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Sep 13, 2021 08:00am

Want to Fix Your Want to?

Break the cycle of discontentment and change your self-powered desires.

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Aug 31, 2021 08:00am

When Does Discipleship Begin?

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

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Aug 08, 2021 08:00am

How to Improve Your Ratings and Reviews

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

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Jul 04, 2021 08:00am

Church. Not Just a Routine

Is church a Sunday routine or a life-changing opportunity to worship the Creator?

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Apr 10, 2021 02:15am

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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Sep 07, 2020 08:00am

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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Aug 13, 2020 08:00am

The Four-Step Prayer Plan That’s Not About You

How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens:  You think of your family.  You pray for your […]

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Jul 31, 2020 08:00am

Authentic Christians Are Not Religious

Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]

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Jul 22, 2020 08:00am

10 Tips to Wean Yourself Off Spiritual Milk

Many churches have a diet problem. I am talking about the spiritual diet. I think we need to think of […]

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Jun 19, 2020 08:00am

May His Cross Destroy the Racial Divide

I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]

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May 27, 2020 08:00am

Joe Costa and His Call to Serve Young People

The Costa Family Legacy Joe Costa left technology to become a champion for youth Osta became Costa when half his family moved to […]

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Apr 19, 2020 08:00am

Easter: The Rest of the Story

Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]

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Jan 14, 2020 08:00am

The Truth About What it’s Like to be a Preacher’s Kid

“Well, you know what they say about the preacher’s daughter.” [Insert boyish snickers and winks here.] This is a phrase […]

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Jun 20, 2019 15:44pm

Static In Our Lives

I hate static.  Not like the kind that makes your clothes cling to you.  I’m talking about static on the […]

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