3 Steps to Staying Thankful
When everyone seems stressed out, it isn't easy to maintain a thankful attitude. Even if it doesn't come naturally, you must resolve to find the goodness of God still lingering on this earth to embody the type of gratitude to thrive.…
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Waypoint (November 2022)
Waypoint is a quarterly event intended to celebrate what God is doing through our church family. At the November 2022 gathering, we celebrated what God did in the past year and looked ahead at what we prayerfully anticipate doing in the coming year.…
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Entrust 2023 Courses
The Entrust Institute is a unique learning experience partnering with a local church to achieve seminary training and practical ministry experience. We have an exciting slate of courses scheduled for 2023.…
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When the Commission Becomes the Competition
When the commission becomes the competition, all of our churches are in danger. We must consider how to strengthen those churches down the road as eagerly as we would for those around the world.…
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The Failure of “My Truth”
A culture that defends its beliefs and behaviors on personal ideations of what feels true to an individual is one that is destined to fail. No matter how much "you do you," you will ultimately have to make an account before God.…
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The Danger of Sweet-Spot Ministry
We all serve more effectively and efficiently if we are working in line with our giftings and passions. But even if you can't find the ideal way to help doesn't mean you should wait to serve in any capacity.…
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Dragging Behind the Wedding Getaway Car
Before you hop into the getaway car at your wedding reception, realize that you will have some unfortunate baggage. We each carry evidence of Eden’s eviction behind us.…
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Why Pastors Should Post
Pastors can approach social media platforms as available pulpits by which to point others to Jesus. If they are growing personally, they should look for opportunities to share what they are learning.…
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Be Disgusted by Your Sin (Or Be Prepared to Repeat It)
If your sin doesn’t truly upset you, you will continue to allow it in your life. Only when someone gets sick and tired of its presence does he or she actually start fighting it.…
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Discipleship Requires Different Directions
While all true Christians will end up in the same place one day, none of us are in the same position currently. If every Christian is in a spiritually unique place surrounded by specific challenges, why do we think that a broad approach will work for every single one of us? …
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When Nature Steals Our Song
While we were made to worship, we often neglect the blessed opportunity. If we look around us, we discover that even nature will sing our song if we refuse to do so.…
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Can You Let God Down?
When we characterize our missteps as letting God down, we imply that we are holding him up in the first place. If God's well-being is contingent upon our success, we are all in trouble.…
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