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Discernment isn’t knowing the difference between right and wrong; it’s knowing the difference between right and almost right. Almost right will never be enough when it comes to someone’s eternal destiny.
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The year 2026 marks Christian Standard’s 160th anniversary, underscoring our long history and deep connection with The Restoration Movement.
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It’s not enough for us to believe that God’s Word has something to say about the issues of our time. We must also desire to model a better way of discussing them.
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Few churches handle lead minister succession well, but there are four steps for an effective succession PLAN (Prepare, Look Ahead, Assess, Navigate).
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Every church will tell you they have an outward focus because they know that’s Jesus’ Great Commission, but the truth is that many are not.
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Elders and pastors need to intentionally work to identify and develop future pastors and leaders, viewing this as both a calling and a priority.
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If your main motivation is to please other people, and your self-worth depends on others’ approval, you will be frustrated and disappointed.
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It comes down to this: Do you care? Do you value lost people? Do you have the same compassion for them that Christ had for you (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)?
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Love has persuasive power. Compassion makes our arguments more convincing, but without love, our arguments sound hollow.