June 3, 2026
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Student Ministry
| Tags: spiritual growth, Graduation, class of 2026, Christian advice for graduates, college faith tips, youth ministry, high school seniors, next steps after high school, following Jesus, biblical encouragement, transition to adulthood, student ministry
Graduates, before you go—read this. Whether you're heading to college, the workforce, or something else, these six biblical principles will help you stay grounded in your faith and grow closer to Jesus in the season ahead....
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May 6, 2026
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: spiritual growth, prayer, 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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January 21, 2026
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: spiritual growth, Bible verses about temptation, resisting sin, Christian encouragement, overcoming temptation, Scripture for daily life, how to fight temptation, Bible study, faith and obedience, spiritual warfare
This article unpacks 10 essential Bible verses for overcoming temptation. Each verse includes a practical reflection to help you rely on God's strength, avoid sin, and stay rooted in His truth....
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July 14, 2025
by Deanna Murray
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Category:
Worship
| Tags: spiritual growth, Praise and Worship, Worship Ministry, Why We Worship, Biblical Worship, Power of Worship, Church Life, Sunday Worship, Christian Living
Praise and worship is more than music—it’s a spiritual strategy. Discover why lifting your voice in church isn’t just meaningful, but powerful, biblical, and life-transforming....
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April 9, 2025
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: spiritual growth, 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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September 16, 2024
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: baptism, spiritual growth
This article explores why baptism should follow one's profession of faith, drawing from several biblical passages....
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September 9, 2024
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Parenting
| Tags: parenting, spiritual growth, Samuel
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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March 18, 2024
by Chris Mendez
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: spiritual growth, cults,
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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