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What Do We Need in the New Year?
The excitement of something new is always mingled with apprehension of the unknown. An end-of-the-year Axios/Momentive poll found that the majority of American adults polled are fearful about what 2022 holds in store. According to this poll, Americans are more fearful...
Lessons from the Characters of Christmas, Part 2
Most engaged couples want to be known as the “cute couple” in their community. They want to be the couple that everyone talks about—about what a great match they are, or what adorable children they will have, or what a bright future they have ahead of them. Well, Mary...
Lessons from the Characters of Christmas, Part 1
It was a special day. Actually, Zacharias did not know just how special it was! He knew it was special because it was his turn, as one of the priests in his community, to go into the holy sanctuary of the temple and burn incense. Luke 1:9 says, “According to the...
Is Your Commitment Built to Last?
Perhaps, like Israel, you have experienced revival in your life. You have returned to a realization of Who God is and, as a result have worshipped, repented, and renewed your commitment to doing right. But what should this commitment look like? Nehemiah 10 gives us...
What Should a Revival Service Look Like? Part Two
A couple weeks ago, we looked at Nehemiah 8-9 to see what revival should look like. We noted that the central part of revival is preaching, of which both the preacher and the congregation have a part. Then, we found that worship is also an important part of revival....
Is Your Thanksgiving in Order?
It’s that time of year again, when we call our family members and make plans for the upcoming holidays. What do you think of when you hear the word Thanksgiving? Visions of turkey, football, and road trips may dance in your head. American traditions include things...
What Should a Revival Service Look Like? Part One
What Should A Revival Service Look Like? When you think of a revival service, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s visions of loud preachers and people falling to their faces in the aisles. Maybe you hear crying and see white knuckles gripping the pews. Perhaps you...
When Temptation Comes from the Good Guys
How can we be ready rather than caught off guard or lulled into temptation when it comes from the good guys?