Avoiding tobaccos, exercising regularly, eating a heart-healthy diet, watching our weight, getting enough sleep, and regular checkups are all actions suggested for preventing heart disease. But what can we do to prevent a spiritually hardened heart? Are there things we should avoid, do regularly, and consume that will keep our spiritual hearts healthy? In Psalm…
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“As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings” (Ps. 84:6). The location of the Valley of Baca is unknown and mentioned only here in Scripture. The word baca means “balsam” but is also the Hebrew verb for “weep.” (The…
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I must confess there’s a bit of sleight of hand in this blog post’s title. It really isn’t about trying not to be thankful. It’s about making sure that our gratitude is not half-hearted, absent, or sporadic but rather is genuine, humble, and regular. These three qualities—sincerity, humility, and consistency—resonate like notes in sweet harmony…
Read MoreThe 23rd Psalm is one of the more recognized sections of Scripture, maybe the most recognized. It is not cluttered with poetic rhymes. Instead, the psalmist simply states how God functions as a Shepherd to His flock. Believers are commonly compared to sheep in Scripture, so it makes sense that this most beloved psalm would…
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Going to #SBC17? Lifeway Resources is hosting a series of 30-minute training sessions to help your church in its mission of making disciples. These sessions are focused on a variety of topics and age-levels, from shaping the culture of your ministry to what biblical concepts we should expect kids to understand to practical strategies for…
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