Have You Ever Wondered, “Why Shepherds?”
Why shepherds? Learn why God chose shepherds to witness Jesus’ birth and the deeper meaning behind their role in the Christmas story.
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More Than a Religious Holiday
Christmas is more than a holiday or a tradition. Here’s why the true meaning of Christmas points to Jesus and changes everything.
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The Challenging But Promising Road Ahead; Choosing Faith Over Fear
Our family was hitting up Florida theme parks in February 2020. The greatest fear at that time? Upside-down roller coasters! Not COVID. People had coughs and colds, kids had runny noses, and touched everything, but there were no safety precautions. Lines were tight, no one wearing masks, and no hand-sanitizer stations. Simply put, there was no fear. Will we ever get back there?
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Bible | Church | Discipleship | Gospels | OT
How to Pursue a Promising Future of Faith Over Fear
We’ve been in a wilderness over the past two years. Our wilderness has been social, societal, phycological and political. It’s been very exhausting, like walking through the wilderness. We have been bombarded with fear through confusion, isolation and polarization.
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels
Have You Ever Been Joyfully Terrified?
“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.” (Matthew 28:8) Note this specific phrase: “Afraid, yet filled with joy.” The women’s emotional state is my focus. How is this possible? Let’s find out together!
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels
Life Lessons From 3 Servants and a Few Bags of Gold
In Matthew 25, we find a unique parable of three servants who are each given a portion of their master’s money to invest. There are some life lessons to be learned from these servants and their bags of gold. More importantly, Jesus is pointing to something greater (as He always does).
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels
How to Wait for the Lord’s Return?
In Matthew 24, Jesus is on the Mount of Olives with His disciples. He issues them three descriptions of His return, each one carrying a haunting theme. (1) Be Prepared, (2) Be Watchful and (3) Be Ready!
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Bible | Church | Discipleship | Gospels | Ministry
10 Questions To Ask When Studying Matthew 18
If you’ve spent any time in a church, you’ve heard Matthew 18 thrown out. Often during a challenging situation where there has been conflict. The struggle is that rarely do Christians use Jesus’ teaching correctly, and sometimes it’s used inappropriately. This can make situations worse, and put further stress on relationships.
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels | NT | Outreach
Find True Joy This Christmas by Welcoming the Lost
Discover how the joy of Christmas grows when we join the Good Shepherd in welcoming the lost home.
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels | NT
How the Shepherds Teach Us Joy On Christmas
Shepherds teach us joy this Christmas by showing that God’s love reaches the humble and outcast. Discover the joy of Christ’s birth today.
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Why a Pastor’s Schedule Needs Room for Projects and People
Pastors must balance projects and people. Jesus modeled intentional relationships, and we should too. How can we make time for deeper connections?
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Why I Work in Coffee Shops Instead of the Church Office
I left the church office to work in coffee shops because that’s where people are. Ministry happens in the everyday moments of life.
