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Who is in Your Field Finding the People God has Placed Around You

Who is in Your Field? Finding the People God has Placed Around You

The people in your field are either partners or prayer requests. Once you have identified the field where God is leading you to work, the next step is to identify […]

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When the Storms Come, Will You Choose Fear or Faith?

When the Storms Come, Will You Choose Fear or Faith?

He was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher! Don’t you care that we’re going to die?” (Mark 4:38). Jesus […]

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Baptism: What it means and why it matters

Baptism: What It Means and Why It Matters

When someone trusts Jesus to be their Savior and Lord, the church celebrates with them and welcomes them into the family of faith through baptism. While it might seem strange […]

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When Difficult Conversations Become Holy Opportunities

When Difficult Conversations Become Holy Opportunities

Some conversations need to happen one on one Sometimes situations require private conversations. As you are dealing with character issues within the healthy boundaries of accountability, authenticity and confidentiality, certain […]

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What’s Keeping You From Personally Investing in People

What’s Keeping You From Personally Investing in People?

What’s keeping you from personally investing in people? When I talk to leaders about personally investing in people, I often get a bit of push back. For some reason there […]

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Has Your Faith Become Indifferent

Has Your Faith Become Indifferent

When busyness becomes indifference Some Christians want to serve God and share His message, but they’re held back by the barrier of busyness. Others have become increasingly apathetic about their […]

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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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