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With Christ in the school of prayer

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Why did the early church grow so fast?

In an early Christian document known as the Epistle to Diognetus (c. A.D. 120–200), the author wrote a response to some propaganda circulating in the Roman Empire. People had spread false rumors about the Christians, saying that they were a dangerous, secret society filled with bizarre behavior. People were saying slanderous things about Christians, such […]

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Uncomfortable with lament

However, in that journey we also learned that many Christians, like us, were unfamiliar—even uncomfortable—with lament. When occasionally I candidly shared a few of the struggles of my soul, some people reacted with visible discomfort. Others quickly moved to a desperate desire to “find the bright side,” a quick change of the subject, an awkward […]

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Do You Have a Growing Concern for the Spiritual and Temporal Needs of Others?

There is nothing in which men resemble God more truly than in doing good to others. — JOHN CALVIN   ABOUT ONE HUNDRED YEARS after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Antoninus Pius ruled the Roman Empire. Because everyone in those days was required to worship the emperor, Christians were considered disloyal and were […]

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Stop wearing Saul’s Armor

When a young shepherd boy named David was preparing for battle against Goliath, King Saul stepped in to help. But he made the mistake we so often make in other battles: He figured that whatever would be helpful to him would also be helpful to David. So King Saul — who stood “head and shoulders” […]

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Are you satisfied with the level of discipleship in your church?

If you’ve ever looked at your church and felt that something was missing, you’re not alone. Many of us long for a deeper sense of transformation within our communities but feel stuck in a cycle of programs, good intentions, and limited results. Paul David Tripp’s How People Change offers a fresh and gospel-centered vision for […]

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Are You More Sensitive to God’s Presence?

If the soul of the believer is in a healthy condition, he will take occasion to frequently come into God’s presence on purpose to have communion with Him. — A. W. PINK   WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME, sensing His presence profoundly, you thought, God is here? Perhaps it was during a time of unusually […]

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The cost of non-discipleship

Spiritual formation and discipleship cause many people to think about the high cost involved in developing a deeper life with God. Gone will be a life of pleasure, a life filled with laughter and fun. Entertainment, watching movies, eating delicious food, surfing the Net and playing games with friends will all have to be taken […]

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The Good and Beautiful Community

The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith is an insightful, transformative guide to building genuine, Christ-centered community. Part of Smith’s Apprentice Series, this book encourages readers to live out their faith in connection with others, emphasizing that Christianity is not a solo endeavor but a call to shared, meaningful relationships. While the first […]

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A power-tilt for the soul

A flourishing life is possible. After the conversation with my wife about “the list,” I kept thinking about how I don’t want to wait for circumstances to change in order to live the way I was meant to live. I just have to want it more than I want anything else. I usually allow myself […]

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