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Two Kinds of Pastors

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Give Young Christians a Chance to Lead

Give Young Christians a Chance to Lead

Our churches grow in wisdom and maturity when the young honor the old, the old listen to the young, and all clothe themselves with humility.

The Purposes of God in the Pain of the World

The Purposes of God in the Pain of the World

The Purposes of God in the Pain of the World

Before he created the earth, God knew pain would plague this world. And not only knew, but planned. And not only planned — but purposed.

Honor an Old Face: The Lost Art of Respecting Our Elders

Honor an Old Face: The Lost Art of Respecting Our Elders

Honor an Old Face

The Lost Art of Respecting Our Elders

In a day that prizes technology, beauty, and youth, we easily neglect a command once taken for granted: honor the elderly among you.

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How We Quench the Spirit: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 11

How We Quench the Spirit: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 11

How We Quench the Spirit

1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 11

One way to quench the Spirit is to have a cynical attitude towards spiritual gifts that he gives to the church.

The Manly Work of Pastors

The Manly Work of Pastors

Should only men be pastors? Scripture shows us the necessity and beauty of saying yes.

How to Keep Praying: Four Lessons from the Master

How to Keep Praying: Four Lessons from the Master

How to Keep Praying

Four Lessons from the Master

Before you close your eyes to pray, take a moment to remember what prayer really is. Let Jesus reawaken you to the wonder of having God’s ear.

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Should We Seek to Suffer?

Should We Seek to Suffer?

Suffering may be the price of Christian love, but it is not the aim of Christian love. Our aim is to do as much good as we can on the lowly path of service.

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Always Joyful and Thankful — Really? 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 10

Always Joyful and Thankful — Really?

1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 10

While it may seem that sorrow and joy are exclusive, there is a pervasive joy and a pervasive thankfulness that is available in every circumstance.

The Sweetness of a Godward Meal: Dad’s Wisdom for Thanksgiving Day

The Sweetness of a Godward Meal

Dad’s Wisdom for Thanksgiving Day

“My son, eat honey, for it is good.” On Thanksgiving Day, a father and son discuss taste buds, honey, and the sweetness of wisdom to the soul.

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Pray Your Way into Thanksgiving

Pray Your Way into Thanksgiving

How can we aim to be done with anxiety and enjoy peace in any circumstance? By bringing every circumstance to God in prayer.

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