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How to Overcome Doubt and Grow a Stronger Faith

How to Overcome Doubt and Grow a Stronger Faith

When doubt becomes part of your journey Many people deal with doubt. Sometimes we doubt God’s goodness when troubles come our way. Other times, we struggle with doubt as we […]

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When following Jesus becomes a total life commitment

When Following Jesus Becomes a Total Life Commitment

After a year and a half, Jesus’ ministry was about to take a noticeable turn. Up to this point, John the Baptist had been the public movement leader. His brash, […]

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Why Accountability is Essential for Spiritual Growth

Why Accountability is Essential for Spiritual Growth

The power of faithful accountability In the 18th century, a group of committed Christians started a small group at the University of Oxford. Critics of the group called them the […]

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When Someone Isn't Ready to Follow Jesus

When Someone Isn’t Ready to Follow Jesus

Not everyone is ready to say yes to Jesus When a person is not ready to trust Christ, don’t stop there. “I’m just not ready yet.” My friend had been […]

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Jesus Compassion Changed Lives - and It Still Does Today

Jesus’ Compassion Changed Lives – and It Still Does Today

Jesus’ healing ministry revealed His power and purpose When the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with various diseases brought them to him. As he laid his […]

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What Your Priorities Reveal About Your Walk with Jesus

What Your Priorities Reveal About Your Walk with Jesus

Your priorities reveal what you truly value If you want to know what a person values, watch how they spend their time. No matter what a person claims, what they […]

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The Hard Questions Every Follower of Jesus Needs to Answer

The Hard Questions Every Follower of Jesus Needs to Answer

The “Holy Club” asked the questions most Christians avoid Around the time William Law was preaching his sermon “A Serious Call…”, a group of young men at Oxford, England were […]

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Evangelism without disciple-making misses the mission

Evangelism without disciple-making misses the mission

Evangelism is the beginning, not the destination I’m not saying that all evangelism efforts are bad or a waste of time. As a pastor, I’m constantly stoking the fires of […]

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What To Do When Someone Isn’t Ready to Follow Jesus

What to Do When Someone Isn’t Ready to Follow Jesus

Why people get stuck at a spiritual crossroads As you do your part to reach your world, you’ll notice a common pattern. Many people that you’ll talk with, maybe even […]

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What happens when Jesus becomes the center of your life

What happens when Jesus becomes the center of your life?

Why balance isn’t what you think it is A wise person finds balance to life. Usually when we think of balance, we picture our life like a scale. Balance is […]

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