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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading

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The Power Of The Christian Worldview

Everyone has a worldview. Some people think they don’t. But everyone interprets life through a set of assumptions about God, truth, morality, suffering, purpose, and eternity. Your worldview is the lens through which you see everything — politics, family, money, … Continue reading

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Under the Shadow of the Almighty: Lessons from Psalm 91

There are some passages of Scripture you don’t just read — you live in them. Psalm 91 is one of those. It has strengthened martyrs, missionaries, soldiers, and saints. It has comforted anxious hearts and steadied trembling hands. But if … Continue reading

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading

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Unshakable Resolve

There is a powerful resolve in Isaiah’s words: “Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced.Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do His will.And I know that I will not be put … Continue reading

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Seven Things the Lord Hates: A Heart Check from Proverbs

“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests:haughty eyes,a lying tongue,hands that kill the innocent,a heart that plots evil,feet that race to do wrong,a false witness who pours out lies,a person who sows discord in a family.”— … Continue reading

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Overcoming a Critical Spirit: Learning to Speak Life

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) My uncle passed away recently at the age of … Continue reading

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Handling Criticism as a Worship Leader: When to Learn and When to Ignore

“If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.” – Proverbs 13:18 (NLT) As a worship leader, criticism is inevitable. Whether it comes from your pastor, team members, congregation, or … Continue reading

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How to differentiate between constructive and destructive criticism?

The book of Proverbs offers several principles to help discern when criticism is justified and should be accepted, or when it should be disregarded: Continue reading

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Wisdom

Many years ago, I took some advice from Billy Graham’s biography and started reading one chapter from the Book of Proverbs every day. There is so much wisdom in that book, that 30+ years later, I am still learning from it … Continue reading

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