A Lord’s Supper reflection. As I prepared for our annual Lord’s Supper service last April, I realized that this year would be my fortieth Supper since my baptism. I pondered the significance of that large number. Like Israel’s forty-year journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land, my own journey of faith has had its […]

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We were created with community in mind. God designed us to live in a community forever in perfect fellowship.

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Editor’s note: This article has been adapted from the 2021 virtual graduation commencement message for Artios Christian College on August 7.   To the class of 2021: You’ve worked hard. You’ve earned this moment in the spotlight. You are “class unique,” graduating in the midst of a global pandemic! Congratulations! It’s been observed that the […]

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Through prayer we can enter a deep and intimate relationship with our abba father, we can share his heart and work.

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As someone who left my church but later returned, I suggest asking yourself these 7 questions before deciding to leave your church.

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I came back to the church because God forgives and people prayed for me. I learned to forgive myself and others.

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Are you concerned over the number of young adults who no longer attend church? Here are 5 Reasons I left the church.

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My mother-in-law, Linda Whitney (Grandma Linda, to my kids) had more questions than most teens her age in the 1950s. She loved and respected her parents, but at times she wasn’t sure whether she agreed with their beliefs. Linda’s mom, Vernettie Jones, had a houseful of kids, so there wasn’t much time for them to […]

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Pouring into others or investing in them is never a losing proposition; challenge those whom you pour into to order their lives accordingly.

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Is peace lost or missing among us today? Your desire is for relationship. Your desire is to restore and renew relationship.

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You may not realize that the old adage “Iron sharpens iron” comes from the Bible. It’s from a brief phrase in Proverbs 27:17. The full verse says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” If you’ve ever heard the phrase, you probably have a decent idea of what it means. It’s about being mutually […]

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“I don’t know exactly what I want to do,” Tricia said to her friend and prayer partner, Susan. “I’ve been just a mom and housewife, but now that the kids are out of the house, I feel I’m supposed to run a business that will honor the Lord and reach out into our community.” “Let’s […]

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