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Christmas: Christ In You

By Jim Stitzinger The Cripplegate blog The concerts are over and candle-light services are nearly complete. No more caroling, food drives, corporate holiday parties and the sound of Salvation army bells are quickly fading. The world will soon say goodbye to “the holidays” and will soon pivot its attention to New Year’s and Super Bowls. The world […]

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Depression & the Ministry – Part 1

Eric Davis of The Cripplegate has written a thought provoking piece for spiritual leaders who sometimes experience “the dark guest within.” Davis offers 5 reasons why our church leaders may go through times of sorrow. Sorrow is almost inherent to the ministry, says Davis who pastors a church in Jackson Hole, WY. In part 2 he addresses the […]

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A Call to Come Out and be Found Faithful

Have you ever tried to contend for the faith within your own church, only to be told that you’re probably not a good fit and should move on? Yes, that has happened to many of us, and though it may seem like it, you are not alone. In an age of false ecu-maniacal unity, a […]

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Ode to the Shepherd’s Conference

The Shepherds’ Conference is a ministry of Grace Community Church (GCC).  This year featured speakers include GCC’s pastor-teacher John MacArthur, Albert Mohler, Paul Washer, Steven Lawson, Phil Johnson, Tom Pennington, and Nathan Busenitz..  According to the website: The mission of the Shepherds’ Conference is to provide the opportunity for men in church leadership to be challenged […]

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Praising God Through it All

My Word Like Fire informs us that Lighthouse Trails is offering a booklet by Warren B. Smith entitled “Praising God Through it All.”  Topics include: Hymns of praise to Him…Who Praises God…Why Do We Praise God…How Do We Praise God…Where Do We Praise God…When Do We Praise God… “Our praise unto God is our acknowledgment of everything […]

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To warn is to love

By Bill Muehlenberg The Bible is full of warnings. They are there because God loves us, and wants us to turn from that which will harm us or lead us into great danger. Whether it is a warning about falling away, or a warning about judgment to come if sinners will not repent and turn […]

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Voddie Baucham’s big move to Africa

Reformed pastor Voddie Baucham talks with World Magazine’s Warren Cole Smith about his work at home and explains his bold move to Zambia with his wife and seven of their children. Voddie Baucham is a husband, father, pastor, author, professor, conference speaker, and church planter. He currently serves as pastor of preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church […]

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