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Guidance for the Journey

We love to hear stories of the solo adventurer. Whether it’s free climbing 3,000 feet of solid granite or sailing around the world or skiing across Antarctica, these stories show us the extraordinary focus, grit, and determination of the human spirit. But they can also give us the wrong impression…

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Worship As Praise

The Bible is unique in that it comes complete with its own songbook—the Psalms. Not only are the Psalms songs that we can sing to God, but they also instruct us on what our worship should consist of and why we should do it in the first place. What we…

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Communicating the Gospel: One-to-One

Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding…

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The Greatness of Forgiveness

What does Matthew 18 teach us about forgiveness? We’re giving you a huge peek inside the renowned Preacher’s Commentary because we love what it has to say! THE NATURE OF FORGIVENESS The nature of forgiveness is a most profound aspect of reconciling grace. Forgiveness is never easy; it is hard.…

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