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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading

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Passing the Torch of Faith: Telling the Next Generation the Wonders of God

One of the greatest responsibilities—and privileges—God gives His people is the calling to pass His truth to the next generation. Psalm 78 captures this beautifully. It’s not merely a suggestion; it’s a divine charge to parents, grandparents, leaders, and every … Continue reading

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Where Does Faith Come From?

Many people wonder how faith begins. Is it something we simply work up inside ourselves through determination or discipline? Is it the result of being raised in a Christian family? Or does it appear randomly in certain people but not … Continue reading

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The Same God Who Was Faithful Then…

“The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!”—1 Samuel 17:37 (NLT) David’s confidence in facing Goliath didn’t come from arrogance or youthful overconfidence. It came from history—his history … Continue reading

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The Danger of Forgetting God

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading

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