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Heading home is a choice

Heading Home is a Choice

While Jesus made a way for you to be right with God, you still must respond to what He has done. How should you respond? Jesus made it very clear […]

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How Will You Respond to Jesus’ Invitation to Join His Mission

How Will You Respond to Jesus’ Invitation to Join His Mission

You were made for a mission.  Sadly, many people don’t realize that. They drift through their lives, feeling like each day is as meaningless as the next. There are some […]

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What Does It Mean To Be Truly Devoted To Jesus

What Does It Mean To Be Truly Devoted To Jesus

A genuine disciple of Jesus has three dimensions that make him or her fully mature and Christ-like. The first dimension is that the person is truly devoted to Jesus. This […]

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The Church as the Ideal Ground for Disciple-Making

The Church as the Ideal Ground for Disciple-Making

How do you make disciples? I love asking pastors that question. Not long ago, I sat around a conference table with several pastors, professors, and denominational leaders. We were all […]

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What Happens When Believers Come Together in Community to Worship God

What Happens When Believers Come Together in Community to Worship God?

Church is a place to worship.  Whenever believers gather together — whether it’s in a church building or in a park — one of the central reasons they come together […]

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God Has A Bigger Vision For Your Life

God Has A Bigger Vision For Your Life

What vision do you have for your life?  It’s not a question that people often think about, but it’s essential to think about it if you want to make a […]

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Are You Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Follow Jesus

Are You Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Follow Jesus?

According to the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, “More Christians were martyred in the 20th century than in all previous centuries combined.” They estimate that […]

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A Deeper Look At Jesus’ Disciple-Making Process

A Deeper Look At Jesus’ Disciple-Making Process

The church exists to make disciples, following the four-step process that Jesus taught them. Before we dive into the details of how Jesus put this process to work, here are […]

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God’s Gift of Amazing Grace

God’s Gift of Amazing Grace

The story of John Newton. “Amazing Grace” is one of the most popular hymns of all time. The man who wrote its lyrics was named John Newton, and he wrote […]

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Is the Bible Reliable

Is the Bible Reliable

People today are skeptical about everything. When we hear a deal that seems too good to be true, it usually is. Not everything you see in print or online can […]

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