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Harry Potter Turns 25

Harry Potter Turns 25

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The Uncommon Virtue of Humility

The Uncommon Virtue of Humility

Humility flourishes in hearts that focus not on being humble, but on gladly exalting Jesus, who is superior to us in every possible way.

Love the Church Like Christ Does

Love the Church Like Christ Does

Love the Church Like Christ Does

No matter how much the world mocks her, and no matter how many criticize and condemn her, Christ says boldly and adoringly, “My church is beautiful. I have made her so.”

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A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2

A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2

A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power

1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2

An apostle has more authority than an earthly king, so why did Paul make it a point to lay down his power so often?

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What’s the Center of Our Holiness?

What’s the Center of Our Holiness?

What’s the Center of Our Holiness?

Scripture describes the process of sanctification in many different ways. How can we weave the various strands together into one coherent picture?

Is Discipleship More Challenging Today? Five Modern Hurdles to Ministry

Is Discipleship More Challenging Today?

Five Modern Hurdles to Ministry

Young adults may seem more distracted and doubtful now than they have in recent memory. How can we minister faithfully and effectively to this generation?

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Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1

Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1

Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No!

1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1

Pastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.

Casual Church: What Happened to Christian Reverence?

Casual Church

What Happened to Christian Reverence?

Where reverence withers, worship suffers.

The Paradox of Christ for a Polarized World

The Paradox of Christ for a Polarized World

The love of Jesus undoes us all in one way or another. And if we will humble ourselves before him, the same Jesus will heal us and bind us together.

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God’s Love and My Sickness

God’s Love and My Sickness

Because Jesus loved Lazarus, the Gospel of John tells us, he did not come to him right away, but lingered and let him die. How is that love?

Immersed into Mission: Why Jesus Commands Us to Baptize

Immersed into Mission

Why Jesus Commands Us to Baptize

Being baptized into the church means being immersed in its mission. The old has passed and a new life now begins.

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