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When the Unexpected Hits

It was March 2020, and everything seemed perfectly normal — until it wasn’t. Within just a few days, the rhythm of ministry life completely changed. The governor’s announcement came down: California was shutting down. Services moved online. Students went home. Offerings became uncertain. The quiet question on every leader’s mind was the same: How long can we keep this going?
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By Ben Hobbs, Thursday, October 30, 2025

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A Spiritual Audit

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By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, January 30, 2010
Evaluating Needed Areas of Improvement
April 15th is just around the corner, which means we have officially entered the time of year known as “Tax Season!” Of course, this is a dreaded season for most people as they work to file forms on time and avoid IRS audits!
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Staying Focused

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By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, January 30, 2010
Don’t Let This Summer Become a Spiritual Blur
Summertime opens the door to more sunshine, memory making, and vacation! I love to pull out my camera and capture the many special moments our family creates while we enjoy each other’s company. Sometimes, when I go to develop my pictures, I find that some of them are blurry. After a wave of disappointment, I make a mental note to always . . .
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A New Heart in the New Year

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By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, January 30, 2010
I once heard a story about a man who was reading his morning newspaper and was shocked to find his name listed in the obituary column. Outraged, he called the newspaper. “This is terrible,” he screamed, “How could you do this to . . .
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A Great Year for Revival!

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Saturday, January 30, 2010
What Would It Take on Our Part for God to Work?
My dad was saved in a revival meeting in 1930. The revival meetings were held every night for six straight weeks! My grandfather loaded his family up into the Model A every evening and drove seven miles from the family farm to the church. Upon arrival, they listened to . . .
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Enjoying the Journey

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By Terrie Chappell, Friday, January 29, 2010
Lessons God Taught Me from the Mountaintop
My husband’s family is from southwest Colorado, so I have had the opportunity to vacation there with my family many times. I always enjoyed taking daytrips, driving up into the majestic Rocky Mountains and seeing the wonders of God’s creation. As we drove, I would often find myself saying, “Look at that view!” But after time, I began noticing that there was less . . .
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Gone Fishing

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, January 29, 2010
Where Will You Fish Today?
I am not a fisherman—in fact, I have never caught a fish in my entire life! I know what some of you are thinking. “John, if you went fishing with me—we would catch fish!” Well, I have gone fishing with people like you and guess what? No . . .
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A Bad Check

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, January 29, 2010
Has Your Salvation Ever Been Endorsed?
I once heard a radio commercial that said: “What would it be like to receive a check for a million dollars?” I’m sure you have thought about what you would do if you were fortunate enough to receive such a generous gift. Perhaps you would invest the money so that it could grow, or perhaps spend it on some needed purchase, or give it away to a . . .
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Making Time Count

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By Terrie Chappell, Friday, January 29, 2010
Developing Balance in Our Lives
Time—we take it for granted, yet complain we don’t have enough of it. Today’s society encourages people to work longer so they can earn more and buy more. As a result, our attitude about the value of our family, our church, and our personal walk with God suffer. A balanced . . .
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Negotiating with God

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, January 29, 2010
What Percentage Are You Giving God?
Recently I was listening to a radio commercial aimed at people who were in debt. The message was simple: If you are in debt, call your creditors and offer to pay 30% of what you owe. Because so many people simply walk away from their obligations, this company was advising that any creditor will be thrilled . . .
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Empty Seats

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, January 29, 2010
How Many People Are You Taking with You?
I had just finished preaching four times to several hundred teenagers at a harvest rally in Norfolk, Virginia. The youth pastor drove me to the airport where I was to catch a plane to Baltimore, Maryland. I was scheduled on US Airways, Flight 4476, to Philadelphia and then . . .
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