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Hold That Taste

We live in a culture that moves quickly—sometimes relentlessly so.

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By Monica Bass, Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Hold That Taste

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By Monica Bass, Wednesday, January 7, 2026

We live in a culture that moves quickly—sometimes relentlessly so. News cycles refresh by the hour, conversations are abbreviated, and even meaningful moments are often rushed through on our way to the next obligation. We skim headlines, scroll past thoughts, and move on before anything has time to settle.

That hurried pace doesn’t just affect our schedules; it shapes how we process truth. We hear good things, meaningful things—even life-shaping things—but we rarely linger with them. We consume and move on.

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Three Steps to Setting Spiritual Goals and Building Daily Consistency in the New Year

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, January 2, 2026
There is nothing like the beginning of a new year for fresh momentum in vital goals. And there is no more vital area of goal-setting than in our walk with God.
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10 Qualities to Instill in the Hearts of Students

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, December 29, 2025
Ultimately, we want our students to enter adulthood with a heart for God and a surrender to His will. As we equip them with the skills to live a faithful Christian life, it is vital that we keep our eyes on the big picture.
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From Bethlehem to the Millennium: Why Israel Still Matters

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Every Christmas, our attention turns to Bethlehem. We sing of angels and shepherds, and of God stepping into human history wrapped in humility and grace. The King of kings was laid in a lowly manger.
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Biblical, Spirit-Filled Preaching

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, December 19, 2025
Dare we call something preaching that has not these two elements? Is reading, quoting, or explaining the Bible without the Spirit of God’s power really preaching? Does someone who is filled with the Holy Spirit but never uses Scripture accomplish the task of preaching?
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Choose to Be Filled with the Spirit

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By Terrie Chappell, Thursday, December 11, 2025
We tend to enlarge ourselves in our own imaginations. We think we are strong and capable. But the greatness and majesty of God’s creation reminds us of just how small we really are—how needy we are of the power of God in our lives. 
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Discipling Teens in Today's Culture

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By Larry Chappell, Friday, December 5, 2025
The key isn't chasing the next big thing. It's about being faithful with what God gives you and building on biblical priorities that actually work.
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Cultivating Initiative on Your Ministry Team

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By Bruce Burkett, Monday, December 1, 2025
Whether you pastor a large congregation or a church plant, whether you have a paid staff or you’re working entirely with volunteers, this truth holds steady: the strength of your ministry rises or falls on the strength of the leaders you reproduce.
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Measuring What Matters: Assessing Church Operational Health

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By Dan Jessup, Monday, November 24, 2025
The ministry of operations is not simply about fixing what breaks; it is about supporting the work of the Great Commission.
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Shepherding a Generous Church

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By Dr. Tim Rabon, Thursday, November 6, 2025
Our culture preaches that life is found in possessions—bigger houses, newer cars, more vacations. Jesus teaches the opposite: deny self and follow Him.
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