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Monthly Archives: January 2026
How to Get Back Up When You’ve Messed Up
A little while ago I really messed up. There was something I was supposed to do that I didn’t get done, and I felt really bad about my neglect. In fact, my mistake started weighing on me. I felt ashamed, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Guidance, Christian Living, Repentance and Forgiveness, Spiritual Growth
Tagged Bible verses on forgiveness, Christian advice, confession, confession and repentance, getting back up spiritually, God’s forgiveness, guilt and shame, messing up as a Christian, moving forward, overcoming failure, overcoming guilt, Repentance, spiritual guidance
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What Is Love in the Bible?
A Single Word For Love Isn’t Enough Many people in our world today don’t really understand love. We say, “I love ice cream,” meaning that we enjoy it a great deal. But we may also say, “I love John,” and … Continue reading
How Ministry Leaders Can Prevent Hurt Feelings in Workers
Unspoken Expectations in Ministry Leadership It happens all the time. You notice that someone’s attitude or attendance pattern or willingness to serve in the ministry has changed. And when you’re finally able to get them to be honest with you … Continue reading
2 Bible Keys to Building a Great Relationship
Making Relationships Work All of us want great relationships in our lives. Whatever kind of relationship it may be, whether with a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, parent, child, even a boss, we want it to work. But great relationships don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Relationships & Marriage
Tagged biblical communication, biblical relationships, building godly relationships, Christian marriage principles, Christian personal growth, Christian relationship counsel, communication in relationships, conflict resolution Bible, forgiveness in relationships, words that build up
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Bible Principles for Dealing With Criticism
Words Can Hurt “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Have you ever said that? I certainly have. I was taught that little adage as a child, and I can dimly remember the kids … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Wisdom, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
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How to Use Dropbox as a Free Cloud Network for a Small Church
How a Small Church Can Be More Effective in Ministry While Lightening the Load on Its Workers As the pastor of a small church with limited financial and volunteer worker resources, finding ways to leverage the resources we have (or, … Continue reading
5 Biblical Steps to Controlling Anger
It’s happened to all of us. Someone has deeply hurt, wounded, offended, or frustrated us, and we become very, very angry about it. That anger gets us in its grip and won’t let go. It seems to take over our … Continue reading
Pastor Appreciation: 7 Things Not to Do in Church
Do you really appreciate your pastor? Do you value all the hard work, dedication, prayer, and personal sacrifice that comes with being the go-to leader of a congregation filled with diverse, far from perfect, often needy, and sometimes ornery human … Continue reading
How to Overcome Selfishness by Being Unfair to Yourself
I’m the kind of person who tries hard to be fair in the way I treat other people. But other people don’t always give me credit for that. In fact, there have been many times when I thought I was … Continue reading
Godly Wisdom for a Good Life
The Bible Makes a Big Deal About Wisdom Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV You can’t say it much more strongly than that — God considers getting wisdom to be of primary … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Christian Life
Tagged Basic Christianity, Christianity 101, faith
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