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We honor God by recognizing beauty as a reflection of his glory, and by pursuing excellence in whatever we do.
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Navigating Tough Conversations (Part 1)
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Hard conversations tend to be agony if they are handled poorly and ecstasy if they are handled skillfully. Ken Idleman offers tips on navigating tough conversations.
Yours Is the Glory
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Jesus teaches us how to pray, not as a burdensome duty but as a loving response to the Creator who invites us to call him “Father.”
The Anti-Progressive “Vibe Shift” Happening Right Now in American Culture
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As Trump begins his second term, we have to name the obvious. There has been a significant “vibe shift” in American culture away from the Biden-era progressivism.
Lead Us Not into Temptation
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If we live for a while in Temptation Desert, the Lord’s goal is to build our character, loyalty, and ability to serve. He is pulling for us to win, not setting us up to fail.
Recalling Sam Lilley, Church Member and Victim of January 29 Air Tragedy at Reagan National Airport
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Sam Lilley was the co-pilot on American Eagle Flight 5342, which collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The tragedy left no survivors.
Forgive Us Our Debts
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Do we seek God’s forgiveness—both for sins we have willfully committed and for hidden faults that are hard for us to see? And do we extend forgiveness to others, whether they intentionally did something wrong or they sinned without even realizing it?
Q&A With Brad Rhoads: Transforming Marriages Through Grace
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Brian Bolton, senior pastor of Center Point Christian Church in Lexington, KY, interviews Brad Rhoads, cofounder of Grace Marraige.
“The World Outlook: Leadership”: A Christian Standard Article from 1919
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The January/February edition of the Christian Standard has been dedicated to the development of Christian leadership. The concern for leadership within our churches is nothing new. Over 100 years ago, on July 12, 1919, M. M. Boteler addressed the subject of developing Christian leaders in the pages of the Christian Standard.