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7 Keys to a Successful Life and Ministry

What does it really mean to live a successful Christian life? Is success measured by the size of your church, the number of people attending your services, your musical abilities, your influence, or your accomplishments? After more than 50 years … Continue reading →

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If You Seek Him, You Will Find Him

“Learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find … Continue reading →

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Seek the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?

“Seek the Lord” is a phrase we hear often in Christian circles. We find it throughout Scripture, but what does it actually mean to seek God? It means more than simply asking God for help. To seek the Lord is … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful for the Way God Made You

It seems to be part of human nature to admire what someone else has. The quiet person wishes they were more outgoing. The outgoing person wishes they were more thoughtful. The musician envies the athlete. The athlete envies the scholar. … Continue reading →

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The Secret To Contentment

In a society that constantly tells us we need more, contentment can seem like a forgotten virtue. We are surrounded by messages that say: You need a bigger house. You need more money. You need the latest technology. You need … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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Let Your Words Be Few

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading →

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8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

“The whole building, as it was being built, was made of stone prepared at the quarry, and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any iron tool heard in the temple while it was being built.” — 1 Kings 6:7 … Continue reading →

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading →

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