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The Gospel Doesn’t Promise You a Healed Mind
The prosperity gospel tells people that they don’t have to suffer anymore if they come to Jesus. This is a lie. The beauty of being a Christian is not that God takes away our every ache and pain. Our hope is that he is using it for greater things. God is at work in our hearts, even through our mental health.
12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church
Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.
Pastors and Friendship
What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?
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EDITOR'S PICKS
When God Doesn’t Tell Us Why
Why does God sometimes allow suffering that seems to have no explanation? The stories of Job and the man born blind help us find confidence in God when the answers don’t come.
Does Satan Know Our Thoughts?
When temptations confront us in moments of weakness, it can feel as though Satan knows our thoughts. Is this true?
How Do We Cast Our Burdens on Jesus?
The Bible urges us to take our burdens and to put them into Jesus’ hands. How exactly do we cast our cares upon Jesus?
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