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The great faith paradox: the salvation we enjoy is free but it will cost us everything to live it out
The great faith paradox: the salvation we enjoy is free but it will cost us everything to live it out

Freedom and salvation in Christ is free, but it will cost us everything. As ironic as this paradox may seem, many Christians find this to be true in their lives.

Feel too shy to be a leader for Christ?  Here\'s why introverts are called by God into leadership too
Feel too shy to be a leader for Christ? Here's why introverts are called by God into leadership too

Leadership is a call God gives to many people irregardless of background, qualification or training. It is primarily because of the fullness of Christ that we are given gifts such as the gift of leadership and the ability to carry out our gifts regardless of how God makes us.

Whose job is it to find the ministry leaders?
Whose job is it to find the ministry leaders?

Church ministry rises and falls on the availability and readiness of the next batch of leaders. In Jesus' three years of ministry, much of His time was given to identifying and training those who would be His next leaders.

Praying for wisdom: Does it really work?
Praying for wisdom: Does it really work?

Can we really, through the grace now given by God through Christ, receive heavenly wisdom or are we pretty much on our own when making decisions?

4 traits to look for in the next worship leader
4 traits to look for in the next worship leader

Experiencing God through worship is one of the most rewarding experiences there is and to be an usher that leads people to Christ as we are brought by the Holy Spirit into God's Most Holy place can be a big responsibility. That's why choosing worship leaders can be as crucial as choosing a preacher.

12 easy ways we can show our love for the unchurched
12 easy ways we can show our love for the unchurched

One of the most important tasks that Jesus has set every believer is to be a light to the world and salt upon the earth. Here are twelve ways we can do that.

What are the different stages of discipleship?
What are the different stages of discipleship?

God's commission to all is to go and make disciples where God has put us and to share the love of Christ to people around us. What does that process look like and how do we know which stage of the process people are in?

Why believing in the existence of God makes perfect sense
Why believing in the existence of God makes perfect sense

We think that God has left us with little to no evidence of His existence, but when you take a good look around you, there is so much evidence that points to the existence of God. God makes Himself more than available to all.

\'Iron sharpens iron\' – The importance of getting godly counsel
'Iron sharpens iron' – The importance of getting godly counsel

There is indeed great safety in a multitude of godly counselors.

3 ways to experience your worst life now
3 ways to experience your worst life now

Why don't we just live the life we're supposed to live: a life of holiness in Christ?

Jesus wants to set you free from unfruitfulness
Jesus wants to set you free from unfruitfulness

When we come to saving knowledge of Christ, it is a given that we are transformed into blessed and fruitful people. The power of Jesus' name does not bring a spirit of timidity or complacency, but one of purpose and action.

What is the most crippling mindset when it comes to seeing God move in our lives?
What is the most crippling mindset when it comes to seeing God move in our lives?

It has been said that to have Jesus in our lives means to have everything we need, and nothing could be more true because with Jesus in us, our faithful God will give us all we need to conquer in life.

Your failure does not cancel the victory in Christ
Your failure does not cancel the victory in Christ

Even when we are in Christ, we are never immune to failure and losing, but every setback that happens only becomes an avenue for God to bring about great comebacks.

Why the greatest commandment isn\'t necessarily a new commandment
Why the greatest commandment isn't necessarily a new commandment

God's commands are important in that they show us the heart and character of our loving God and the need for Jesus Christ to be our Savior.

Are you holding back on grace towards your kids?
Are you holding back on grace towards your kids?

Grace plays an important role in parenting, as important as discipline.