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Radical Individualism and the Church as Family

Mental health professionals are now recognizing a truth taught throughout the Scriptures—emotional healing and spiritual growth occur primarily in the context of interpersonal relationships. People who run away from uncomfortable …

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Do Friends and Ministry Mix?

If you want to stay friends than don’t do ministry together.  It is either business or friendship; you can’t have both.  It can be hard to find good help these …

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The Un-American Church: Discipleship Community

Alan Wolfe, though not a Christian, is an astute social critic of “American Christianity.” In his insightful 2003 book The Transformation of American Religion, he notes that, far from being …

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The Love of God in the Local Church

Scripture teaches us about ourselves, our condition, and our God. If there is a lesson to be learned or a false step to be taken, the pages of Scripture reveal …

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A JESUS-LIKE CHURCH CULTURE

In a very real sense, the work of Jesus is complete. When it comes to our standing as beloved, forgiven, delighted-in children of God, “It is finished,” just as Christ …

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Being Ministers of Reconciliation

In a world of subjective truths, tolerance, and acceptance, Christianity has become nothing more than ‘another’ religion in the eyes of many. Western culture, in particular, is grievously enamored with …

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Why Give Thanks?

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.  - Psalm 107:1-2 Psalm 107 doesn’t …

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From Moralism to Evangelism

When people hear the story of my family and how God has rescued us from the American Dream into a sacrificial calling of discipleship, after spending almost 6 years in …

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Redeeming Worship

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but …

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What to Do with Halloween?

For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confess, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! I am the proud dad …

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