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Led by the Spirit through the Valley of Grief

Every person’s journey through grief is unique, because every grief is unique. Grief comes in all shapes and sizes, and it comes as a result of any type of loss.
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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, July 11, 2025

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4 Ways to Invest in People

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By Stephen Benefield, Tuesday, January 18, 2011
People Need You
The ministry, by definition, is about people. While it is true that we oftentimes (of necessity) get encumbered with details of work and administrative tasks, ultimately, the ministry is about people.
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Be a Daniel in 2011

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By Dean Herring, Monday, January 17, 2011
Develop an Excellent Spirit
One of the things that I like about our calendar system is that every 24 hours we get a brand new day that affords us the opportunity of a fresh start. Here we are in 2011.
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Christian Living
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Strategic Vision Casting

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, January 11, 2011
4 Thoughts on Presenting Vision to Your Church
Once each year we have a special night at our church called “Vision Night.” This is usually New Year’s Eve or the first Sunday of a new year, and it is one of my favorite church services of the year.
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Pastoral Leadership
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What Is a Biblical Worldview?

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By Dr. Mike Norris, Thursday, January 6, 2011
Looking at the World from God's Viewpoint
Everybody has a worldview! From the pigmy tribes in the Congo to the cufflink staffer in the White House, everybody has a philosophy of how they view the world.
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Christian Living
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5 “Stays” for a Great Marriage

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, January 3, 2011
Advice for a Lasting Marriage
Last week, Terrie and I celebrated thirty years of marriage. It’s hard to believe that something that seemed too wonderful to be true on our wedding day is even better now!
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Family Helps
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Trials Grow Our Faith

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By Becky Martin, Tuesday, December 28, 2010
A Grandbaby Teaches His Grandma about Faith
My husband and I have a new grandson! Landon Taylor DeQuina was born October 20, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Ladies Ministry
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Importunate Prayer

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By Dr. Kevin Folger, Monday, December 27, 2010
Faith Results in the Blessing of the Believer
I am glad there is a God in Heaven who is not too busy to help me with my needs. Too often, though, we do not avail ourselves to the privilege of prayer as we ought.
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Christian Living
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The Language of Defeat

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Friday, December 24, 2010
Reject the Proposals of Compromise
King Hezekiah was a good man. He made a decision early on to follow the godly example of his forefather, David, and rejected the wicked practices of his father, Ahaz.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Enemies of Biblical Oneness

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By Dr. Mike Norris, Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Keeping Your Relationship with God Right
The Bible speaks of ways that we can break our oneness with the Holy Spirit. It speaks of grieving Him, quenching Him, and resisting Him.
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Christian Living
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An Expectant Life

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By Valerie Creed, Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Anticipating God's Working
Expecting great things from God will inspire you to attempt great things for God. When was the last time God revealed Himself to you in proportion to your specific prayer?
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Ladies Ministry
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