What exactly changed when you were born again? You might see the same reflection, act the same, or find yourself yielding to the same old temptations. You might even wonder if you really changed at all. The good news is—you did. mcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. I remember when I really struggled to understand this. But the number-one…
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Developing Better Relationships
At the beginning of time, God said it was not good for us to be alone (Gen. 2:18), so He gave us relationships. Having community with other people is almost as important as having communion with God. A healthy relationship reflects the kind of connection God wants to have with each of us. Many people…
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Lessons from Joseph
One of the ways God shaped my life was by showing me that I didn’t have to go out and experience everything on my own. I could gain wisdom and understanding from other people’s mistakes. The Bible does not present a whitewashed version of the people it describes, which is one of the many wonderful things about…
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Creating Trust and Order
There are two kinds of trust that every functioning team needs to cultivate: relationship trust and responsibility trust. Relationship trust creates emotional safety within the team because the members know their leader is consistent, and vice versa. Responsibility trust means the leader is confident in the work that the team does, and the team knows…
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Fifty-Five Years and Counting
This year is the fifty-fifth year since the Lord miraculously changed my life forever. It was a night I will never forget. What has happened since then is nothing short of miraculous. Thank you, Jesus! I knew instantly that I would spend the rest of my life sharing what the Lord had done for me…
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Financial Stewardship
Jesus said trusting Him with our money was the least use of our faith (Luke 16:9–11). If we can’t do that which is least, then we can’t do the greater things. This is very important to understand. I think the whole key to biblical prosperity is to look at yourself as a steward and not…
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Shaping Your Future
God has given you the responsibility to oversee your own life. Even though it’s our responsibility, we can rely on God’s grace, God’s promises, God’s Word, God’s nature inside us, and the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us along the way. We can all choose the direction of our lives. Praise God! Since we…
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Galatians: Speaking the Truth in Love
When was the last time someone you respected corrected you? Telling the truth, even if it means risking rejection, is a strong indication of someone’s genuine concern. In the book of Galatians, we have a front-row seat to the Apostle Paul’s loving but stern correction to the Galatian church. Galatia is the same region where…
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Discover How God Sees You
There is a desire inside all human beings to make a difference in the world. But how can you make a difference in the lives of others if you don’t understand who you are and how God sees you? The good news is you are a child of God! And as a child of God,…
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Shepherding God’s Sheep: The Job of a Pastor
The mission of tending to the flock of God is not an easy one, and having compassion for God’s people is only one aspect of a pastor’s responsibilities. From discipleship and laboring in the Word to helping church members reach their full potential—pastors have their work cut out for them. Fortunately, the Association of Related…
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