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Start the Day Happy in God: The Lost Art of Bible Meditation Jan 27, 2024

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David Mathis | Getting our hearts happy in God can be hard work, but our Lord loves to meet us and warm us as we put away excuses and train our souls for true delight.

What Makes a Woman Beautiful? A Guide for Young Men Jan 24, 2024

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Scott Hubbard | Men of the world may chase physical beauty no matter where it leads — to bed, to idols, to ruin. But beauty without discretion is a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

The Joy of Being Left Behind: Releasing Children to Follow Jesus Jan 20, 2024

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Jon Bloom | When our children go far from home to follow Jesus, we have an opportunity for paradoxical joy. We can join the happy fellowship of the left behind.

The Three Most Important Words in Prayer Jan 17, 2024

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Marshall Segal | Sometimes the last three words in our prayers — in Jesus’s name — slowly lose their weight and meaning. Here are six reasons to slow down and savor them.

Put God’s Word to Work: Four Ways Pastors Use the Bible Jan 16, 2024

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David Mathis | Teaching is the pastors’ first and greatest calling, but it’s not the only way we put God’s word to work. Paul gives us four ways to use Scripture in Christian ministry.

Why Not Me? The Quiet and Consuming Eye of Envy Jan 13, 2024

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Greg Morse | If we let envy have its way with us, the gifts we have fuel pride and the gifts we don’t breed bitterness. How can we train our eyes with grace?

Heart-Deep Prayers: Why We Prioritize Spiritual Needs Jan 07, 2024

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Scott Hubbard | If the apostle Paul joined our prayer circles, we might be surprised how different his prayers seem. We often focus on circumstances, but he takes aim at the heart.

Prayer: A Reader’s Guide to a Christian Classic Jan 06, 2024

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Marshall Segal | His first cancer diagnosis sent Tim Keller on a quest to experience the awe and intimacy that God promises to those who pray. Twelve years later, he wrote the book on what he learned.

His Voice First: A New Year’s Resolve and Prayer Jan 01, 2024

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David Mathis | Resolved: to put the voice of Jesus first in 2024 — first in preference, first in practice, and first in priority.

Plan Like a Christian: Five Principles for a New Year Dec 31, 2023

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Scott Hubbard | If you want to plan in a way that honors God, plan like a mortal. Plan like a child. Plan like a worshiper. Plan like a dreamer. Plan like a sub-planner.

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