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How to Make and Keep Friends

By Ayrian Yasar / January 4, 2024

How does a person make and keep friends? Well, there are at least two parts to this. First, you have to meet someone, and second, you have to become part of that person’s life.

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5 Ways to Support Your Pastor

By Ayrian Yasar / December 29, 2023

Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.

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The Art of Sermon Illustrations

By J. V. Fesko / November 9, 2023

Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?

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“No Division in the Body” — 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

By Daniel Rowlands / October 16, 2023

What does it mean practically that Christians are members of Christ’s body?

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Why We Don’t Need a Branded Church

By Lara d'Entremont / August 16, 2023

While branding can be a useful business model, it’s incompatible with the message and mission of the church. Why?

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12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church

By Le Ann Trees / April 17, 2023

Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.

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One Tip for Getting Your Children to Pay Attention in Church

By J. V. Fesko / March 14, 2023

Have you ever asked your children, “Do you remember anything from the sermon?” Here is one tip to help plant the preached word of God deeply in your child’s heart.

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Church Membership — Like a Marriage

By J. V. Fesko / June 13, 2022

Christians can start looking for the door with a consumer’s mentality when a local church doesn’t meet their expectations. Their membership is all about receiving benefits and service. Here’s why our attitude towards church membership should be closer to what we find in a marriage relationship.

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How Unity in the Church Happens

By Le Ann Trees / June 8, 2022

The Bible says that Christians are to “be united in the same mind and the same judgment” (1 Cor. 1:10-13) and “love one another” (John 13:34). Yet, why is there so much division in Christ’s church?

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