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How to Have a Conversation About Your Faith in Jesus

How to Have a Conversation About Your Faith in Jesus

Talking about your faith in Jesus can be exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking. Many of us worry about rejection or feeling unprepared. But with the right approach, you can share your faith in a genuine and meaningful way. Here are some practical steps to help you navigate these important conversations....

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Now What? A Guide for New Believers

Now What? A Guide for New Believers

Congratulations! You’ve taken the monumental step of placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Now that you’ve made this life-changing decision, you may be wondering, “What’s next?” This article will guide you through five essential steps to deepen your faith and grow in your relationship with God....

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Why You Should Be Baptized by Immersion After Your Profession of Faith

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This article explores why baptism should follow one's profession of faith, drawing from several biblical passages....

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Samuel’s Sons: A Cautionary Tale for Christian Parents. Four Ways to Pass the Faith on to Your Children.

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This article will discuss four ways parents can be intentional about discipling their kids and pointing them to the love of God for them....

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How to Know God’s Will

How to Know God’s Will

If you are a follower of Jesus, you undoubtedly want to discover and walk in God’s will for your life. In this article, we will discuss some simple ways you can begin to discover God’s will for your life, as well as some things we already know God wants for you....

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Discovering Your Career Calling

Discover your purpose

Discovering your career calling is a journey that involves understanding God's purpose for your life and aligning your work with His plans. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God's handiwork, created to do good works that He has prepared in advance for us....

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The World Needs Your Life And Your Words

The world needs you life and your word

When Christians talk about sharing their faith, it can elicit a wide range of responses from apathy to confusion and even fear. Many times believers of good intention want others to come to know the Jesus that they love, but are often unsure about how to do that. Resources that God has given every believer to help them proclaim the gospel is their life and their words. You...

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10 Reasons I Believe Jesus Rose From The Dead

10 Reasons

Without the resurrection of Jesus, Christianity does not exist. So, the question is, did it really happen? Here are 10 reasons I believe the resurrection of Jesus really happened....

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Learn to P.R.A.Y!

Learn to Pray

This article will lay out a four-step process that you can use to begin to develop the regular habit of prayer. The acronym is P.R.A.Y. Get it? Let’s PRAY! ...

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Six Ways To Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gift

This article will discuss six ways to help you understand how God has gifted you for service in the local church....

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How to Forgive the One Who Deeply Hurt You

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In this article, we will talk about steps you can take to begin moving in the direction of forgiving those who have hurt you deeply....

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Ten Proverbs About Gossip

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Proverbs remind us that our words are powerful and can be used as a force for good or evil. Here are 10 Proverbs that address the subject of gossip....

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How To Have A Gospel Impact At Work

How To Have A Gospel Impact At Work

God has placed you in your workplace for a myriad of different reasons, but one of those reasons is to have a gospel impact. How do you do that? Let's explore five ways to bring the gospel into your work life....

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5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Cults

Cults Protection

When we think about cults, especially those with a veneer of Christian belief, we often either don’t take them seriously enough or become obsessed and fearful of them. Neither is the appropriate Christian response. This article will discuss 5 practical ways to protect yourself from cults....

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Five Insightful Questions for Transformative Bible Reading

Five Insightful Questions for Transformative Bible Reading

Engaging in regular, systematic Bible reading is not merely a good habit for followers of Jesus; it is an essential practice. To truly benefit from this spiritual discipline, we must go beyond the surface and develop the skill of reading the Scriptures well. In this post, we will explore five questions aligned with the inductive method's stages of observation, interpretati...

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5 Tips To Make Bible Reading A Habit

Tips To Make Bible Reading A Habit

Establishing a consistent habit of Bible reading is vital for our spiritual well-being. This article offers five practical tips to help you cultivate the discipline of regular, systematic Bible reading....

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Four Things David & Jonathan Teach Us About Friendship

4 Things David & Jonathan Teach Us About Friendship

In a world saturated with superficial connections, the desire for genuine and meaningful friendships resonates deeply within us. The story of David and Jonathan, an ancient friendship from a distant culture, holds valuable insights for us on how to cultivate deep, lasting connections in our lives. As we delve into their relationship, we'll uncover four lessons that, if app...

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Five Ways To Encourage One Another

Ways To Encourage One Another

Being part of a community group at Knollwood should be more than just a weekly gathering; it's about doing life together and lifting each other up. Hebrews 10:24-25 emphasizes the importance of committing to this journey, encouraging one another in love and good works. Let's explore five down-to-earth ways to truly support those you're in community with....

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