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What Jesus Gave Us at Christmas

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, December 24, 2019
At Lancaster Baptist Church, we give “Christmas gifts to Jesus.” It’s an opportunity for us as a church to tangibly give to the Lord whose birthday we celebrate, and it’s a great way for children to be reminded of the real purpose of Christmas.
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Spreading Joy at Christmas

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By Dave Delaney, Thursday, December 19, 2019
Think of Others at Christmastime
Christmas will be difficult for many this year. Perhaps the death of loved ones is becoming incredibly real all over again, or maybe financial hardships have brought a family to the breaking point. I hurt deeply for those who are struggling, suffering, or sorrowing this Christmas.
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The Difference One Life Can Make

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By Franklin Humber, Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Great potential can come out of nowhere, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Christmas narrative. Jesus is the greatest and most impacting Man to have ever walked the face of this planet, because He was God that came as man as stated in John one and Philippians two.
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5 Ways Spiritual Leaders Can Increase Their God-Given Influence

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Without a doubt, our greatest resources for Christian servant leaders are the indwelling Holy Spirit and the Word of God. But a leader’s greatest commodity (something useful that when in plentiful supply diminishes the importance of other factors) is influence.
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The Spirit of Thanksgiving

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By Dr. Kevin Folger, Wednesday, November 27, 2019
God Is the Only One Worthy of Our Praise
There is no doubt that God expects His children to maintain and practice a spirit of thanksgiving and sincere gratitude. This is, first and foremost, to be directed toward our Heavenly Father from whom all blessings flow.
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Grateful People Are Always in the Minority

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By Scott Pauley, Tuesday, November 26, 2019
This Thanksgiving season I am taking a few moments to reflect on one question: Am I truly a thankful person?
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2 Ways to Cultivate a Truly Thankful Heart

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, November 25, 2019
As we approach Thanksgiving, our hearts turn, perhaps more than usual, toward God in thanks for His many blessings. Indeed, our lives are full of His blessings. As Psalm 68:19 tells us, “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
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A Brother Is Born for Adversity

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By Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, Thursday, November 21, 2019
What Type of Friend Are You?
In Proverbs 17:17 Solomon said, “A brother is born for adversity.” My sister, unfortunately, used to lift that verse out of context and use it to say that I gave her grief.
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5 Conditions a Prayerless Life Reveals

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By Dr. Mike Edwards, Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Speak to nearly any believer and they will usually agree with two general statements. The first being that to accomplish what God has called us to do requires a commitment to a disciplined prayer life. However, the second general truth that nearly every believer agrees with is that they do not pray enough.
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Works of the Flesh or Fruit of the Spirit?

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By Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, Saturday, November 16, 2019
Manufacturing Apples and Other Things We Have to Let God Do
We often believe that victory is a matter of choice. There are, however, things we wish we could stop, but we are too weak to do so. The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. In Galatians 5, Paul talks about the works of the flesh.
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7 Tips for Memorizing Scripture

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By Fred Fies, Saturday, November 9, 2019
Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart
Memorize verses that have helped you. They will do you even more good if you have them ready the next time you need them.
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3 Characteristics of Consistent Encouragers

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, October 3, 2019
Our recent Journeys of Paul tour was full of highlights for me. But perhaps the most impactful locations we visited were on the island of Crete, where Paul left Titus to “set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city” (Titus 1:5).
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Abide, Appear, Ashamed

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By Gordon Conner, Saturday, September 28, 2019
3 Words from 1 John 2:28
These are affectionate words—little children. I know we like to think we are all “grown up” but sometimes we need to be reminded that God sees us as His children—precious and loved by Him. However, our position as God’s children doesn’t give us permission to remain immature in the faith.
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Praying Like Elijah

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By Dr. David McCoy, Wednesday, September 18, 2019
4 Keys to Elevating Your Prayer Life
This passage of Scripture has always fascinated me. The fact that Elijah was “a man subject to like passions as we are” is intriguing. He was a godly man, but he was still just a man.
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Use Your GPS

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By Alan Fong, Friday, September 13, 2019
Letting God Direct Your Way
I remember the days before there was GPS. I would order road maps from AAA, or purchase a Thompson Map. I would study the map to get a clear idea of how to reach my destination. In every situation, the road map got me to where I needed to be.
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4 Ways to Invite God’s Word into Your Life

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, August 26, 2019
We know that God’s Word is profitable in every area of life and ministry (2 Timothy 3:16). But how often do we purposefully give it entrance into our lives?
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When Our Intentions Become Commitment

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By Dr. Mike Edwards, Thursday, August 22, 2019
There Is a World of Difference Between Good Intentions and True Resolve That Translates into Changed Living

A lot of people would love to be Joshua, the man of conviction seen in Joshua 24:15. But before you can be the Joshua of verse 15, you must be the Joshua of verse 14.

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The Battle Is the Lord’s

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, August 12, 2019
Sometimes, given the overwhelming nature of ministry, we tend to default to one of two extremes: giving up or pushing forward in our own strength.
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When Courage Doesn’t Roar

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By Monica Bass, Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Lord Is the Source of Our Strength
Sometimes courage doesn’t roar. Sometimes courage is trying again when you don’t feel you have it in you to go on. Sometimes it is pressing forward when lack of visible progress dampens your resolve.
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How to Fight Three Common Enemies of the Soul

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, July 29, 2019
We easily name the world, the flesh, and the devil as the three primary enemies of the Christian life—and rightly so. Ephesians 2:2–3, 1 John 2:15–16, and dozens of other passages deal with these three enemies of the soul. But rarely do these present themselves unveiled in the heart of a Christian.
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