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Finding Balance When Life Gets Busy

We live in a culture that seems to glorify busyness. Between work responsibilities, family obligations, social commitments, and everyday tasks, it often feels like we're running a never-ending race. Unfortunately, this constant state of busyness can war against real relational connections – especially in our marriages.
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The Courageous Counselor

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By Dr. George Crabb, Friday, November 22, 2024
Why and How We Must Use Scripture to Address Root Needs in Counseling

I am just a biblical counselor.” I have heard this statement made time and again. For some reason, biblical counselors at times feel inferior to their secular counterparts.

We need not feel this way. Rather, we have every reason to be courageous in our counseling, for we approach situations with the incredible resource of the powerful, sufficient, authoritative Word of God.

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Eight Attributes of Courageous Christians

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By Dave Delaney, Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The Library of Congress has a small box labeled “Contents of the President’s Pockets on the Night of April 14, 1865.” This was the day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Inside the box is an embroidered handkerchief, a pocket knife, eyeglasses, and the president’s wallet. His wallet contained a $5 Confederate bill and, oddly enough, several newspaper articles reporting his great deeds.

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Can We Not Do More?

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Three Essentials for Fulfilling the Great Commission

It was 1792, and world evangelism was barely on the radar of Baptist churches in England.

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Courage to Lead

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Thursday, October 17, 2024

Out of nowhere, at one of the most critical times in Israel’s history, an unknown prophet steps onto the world stage and courageously halts a wicked culture in its tracks. Up until 1 Kings 17, Elijah is unknown to the Bible reader. Suddenly, and with no pompous introduction, we read:

"And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, 'As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these many years, but according to my word.'"
(1 Kings 17:1)

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Jesus Expects Faith

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By Brandon Campbell, Saturday, October 5, 2024
Weathering Life's Storms with Unwavering Trust

Life often feels like a turbulent sea, doesn't it? We all face storms - whether they're health crises, financial struggles, relationship conflicts, or moments of deep doubt. In these tumultuous times, it's easy to feel like we're drowning, desperately searching for a lifeline. But what if I told you that the key to navigating these storms lies in something you already possess?

The Disciples' Storm: A Lesson for Us All

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The Godly Mom Club Ministry

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By Terrie Chappell, Wednesday, September 18, 2024

As a mom, there have been many times over the years when I have felt overwhelmed, overworked, anxious, and downright discouraged. Actually, mothers everywhere share these feelings.

Parenting children is a demanding job. But moms often feel insufficient to the various tasks of rearing children, managing the home, and being the kind of wife they desire to be.  It doesn’t make it any easier that moms often feel underappreciated, unacknowledged, and unseen while trying to fulfill these roles.

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3 Lessons for a Frustrated Leader

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By Justin Lehman, Wednesday, September 4, 2024

In 1 Samuel 4, we see the children of Israel doing the unthinkable, fighting the superior Philistines without God’s help. After a clear defeat, they decide to try again, but this time the Israelites take the Ark of the Covenant with them into battle. They refuse to ask the young prophet, Samuel, what they should do; instead, they lean on their own wisdom and thinking. Not only do they once again face a crushing defeat at the hands of the Philistines, but they also lose the Ark of the Covenant as well.

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Back Problems in the Classroom?

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By Deborah Demirjian, Friday, September 13, 2024

Have you noticed how many people struggle with back problems? Bulging disks, muscle strain, and arthritis plague and threaten to debilitate. While multitudes flock to chiropractic care or physical therapy, this physical malady can be eclipsed by a sometimes subtle but arguably more serious back problem in the Christian school. Spineless mediocrity, antagonism, negativity, selfishness, and transience are issues of consequence. The descriptor, spineless, is intentional.

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The Hypocrisy of “Evangelicals for Harris”

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, August 23, 2024

Over the past several days, in social media streams there has been promotion of a group, “Evangelicals for Harris

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Engage and Grow

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Friday, August 16, 2024
Strategies for Meaningful Follow-Up Visits

When God guides a visitor to your church, He is entrusting you with a precious gift. It becomes your responsibility to follow up and nurture this person’s interest in growth. Making follow-up visits is key to encouraging that growth!

While there are many ways to structure a great plan for assimilation, here is a time-tested follow-up schedule that will help you engage and connect with your visitors!

Step-by-Step Process for Follow-Up Visits

Step 1: Review the Connection Card

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