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March 12, 2025
FALSE NARRATIVE: IF WE DISAGREE, THEN WE MUST DIVIDE
I got a call one day from a man who said he was one of the leaders of a denomination that I had heard of but frankly knew little about. He was calling on behalf of their leadership to see if I would come and speak to a group of denominational leaders on the topic […]
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March 7, 2025
Never worry alone
Often the Spirit will use other people to help love cast out fear. Psychiatrist Edward Hallowell says it like this: Never worry alone. When anxiety grabs my mind, it is self-perpetuating. Worrisome thoughts reproduce faster than rabbits, so one of the most powerful ways to stop the spiral of worry is simply to disclose my […]
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March 5, 2025
Andy Stanely and THE KEY to a multiplying groups movement
Andy Stanley, the founder and senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, has been a trailblazer in leveraging small groups as the backbone of his church’s growth and discipleship strategy. Under Stanley’s leadership, North Point has become one of the most influential churches in the world, not only for its size—with over […]
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March 4, 2025
The Aging Christian
Four days in June 2012 were set apart for celebrating the diamond jubilee of Europe’s veteran monarch, Her Britannic Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth. I, who am British by birth and Canadian by choice, resonated with the celebration and on day four, began to pen this book. It […]
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March 1, 2025
Do you grieve over sin?
I am convinced that the first step towards attaining a higher standard of holiness is to realize more fully the amazing sinfulness of sin. — J. C. RYLE IN 1725, the year before he settled in Northampton, Massachusetts, to help his grandfather pastor the church there, a young Jonathan Edwards wrote: I have had […]
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February 28, 2025
The Pattern of Lament
Most biblical laments follow a pattern as God takes grieving people on a journey. This poetic odyssey usually includes four key elements: (1) an address to God, (2) a complaint, (3) a request, and (4) an expression of trust and/or praise. For the purposes in this book, I’ll use four words to help us learn […]
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February 27, 2025
The Apostle Paul — A Romans 8.28 Life
The Apostle Paul’s life and ministry, which took him from the heights of Jewish zealotry to the depths of Roman imprisonment, offer a powerful testimony to the truth of Romans 8:28. Paul’s own journey is a vivid illustration of how God works “in all things for the good of those who love him, who have […]
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February 25, 2025
The Spirit Filled Life
The Gospel is not just about what Jesus did for us; it is also about what He enables us to do. Gospel living means living a life of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). But here’s the hard truth: we can’t live this kind of life on our own. […]
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February 23, 2025
Saddleback’s “Grab two friends” strategy
Saddleback Church, under the leadership of Pastor Rick Warren, has become one of the most influential churches in the world. Known for its emphasis on small groups and intentional disciple-making, Saddleback’s approach to church growth and discipleship is deeply rooted in multiplying groups. One of its most innovative and effective strategies is the “Grab Two […]
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February 22, 2025
Idols of the Heart: The Hidden Battle for Change
In How People Change, Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane introduce the concept of “idols of the heart” as a central issue in the Christian life. While most people associate idolatry with physical statues or ancient practices, Tripp explains that idolatry is much closer to home—it happens in our hearts whenever we elevate something […]
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