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Mark 8:34 - What Does It Mean to "Deny Yourself"?

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  • Bill Mounce

This article considers discipleship, and specifically the instruction of the Lord Jesus in Mark 8:34 for any disciple of his to deny himself and follow Christ.

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Spouse > Parents

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  • Chad Hall

This article stresses the importance of a husband or wife clearly making their spouse their number one priority in life, over and above any other relationship. It provides three keys to doing so.

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Ten Keys to Avoiding the Tragedy of Infidelity

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  • J. Carl Laney

This article offers ten things that help a couple to avoid the tragedy of infidelity in marriage.

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Flags in Church?

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  • Chad Hall

Does nationalism belong in church? Should churches display their national flags inside? This article argues against the practice, in light of the distinction between national identity and kingdom identity.

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What Do We Believe about the Bible?

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  • Bill Mounce

This article explains four things that Christians believe about the Bible: its inspiration, authority, canonicity, and trustworthiness.

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Leadership Core: Talents

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  • Chad Hall

This article discusses the topic of talent, which is part of the core strength of leadership. The article discusses how to make the most of one's talent.

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The Joy of Confession

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  • Bill Mounce

This article underlines the joy that comes from confession of sin. It shows from passages like Psalm 103 the power of God's cleansing work.

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Practical Advice on Confession

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  • Bill Mounce

This article offers a few practical pointers about confession of sin: confess it early, confess it to one another, and at times, sit among the weeds to learn from them.

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Rooted Leadership: Values

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  • Chad Hall

This article considers the matter of leadership, showing the importance of a leader who lives and leads out of his values. The article discusses what values are, and explains why some leaders live lives out of sync with their values.

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Rooted Leadership: Relationships

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  • Chad Hall

This article discusses leadership, showing that relationships greately influence the character of a leader.

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Rooted Leadership: Identity

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  • Chad Hall

This article explores the topic of leadership by explaining that every leader leads out of an identity, whether it is a false or authentic identity.

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How to Lead a Meeting

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  • Chad Hill

This article is for leaders, whether in a church or in business, who lead meetings. It discusses three ways to improve meetings, by clearly defining the purpose, process, and content of the meeting.

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Five Reasons to Study Church History

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  • Daniel Delgado

This article offers five reasons why we should study church history: to stay faithful to the truth, to have perspective on where we are now, to have proper balance in our thinking and doing today, to learn humility, and to have hope.

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Three Guiding Principles for Preaching the Gospel in the Old Testament

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  • Jeff Louie

This article calls pastors to preach Christ from the Old Testament. It provides three fundamental truths for OT preaching, followed by three related guiding principles for OT preaching.

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What Actually Happens at the Gate (Conversion)?

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  • Bill Mounce

This article considers what happens when someone is converted. God fundamentally changes the person, also to prepare them for the path ahead.

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The Beginning of the Path

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  • Bill Mounce

This article is an aid for helping to mentor a new believer. It encourages the mentor to help the new Christian understand that life will be different, and eventually difficult, because of his commitment to following Christ.

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Eighteen Minutes or Less: Preaching in a Distracted World

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  • Chad Hall

This article discusses how to preach in a world that has TED talks that are no more than eighteen minutes in length. The author looks at three aims of communication—to be heard, understood, and compelling—and how they relate to preaching.

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What Does It Mean to Believe?

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  • Bill Mounce

This article considers what it means to believe in Christ. Biblical belief means that one no longer believes or trusts in himself, but has moved that trust "into" Jesus.

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What about Those Who Haven't Heard the Good News of the Kingdom?

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  • Todd L. Miles

This article reflects on the destiny of the unevangelized. It stresses that there is no possibility of salvation outside of faith in Christ.

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What to Say When Someone Is in Pain

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  • Bev Hislop

This article shows some of the unhelpful counsel people offer for those suffering, and advises on some helpful things to say.

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