November 12, 2025

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I Have a Social Disability. I’m Also a Leader.

God calls ministers who are afraid to make eye contact—not just ones who sparkle with personality.

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It’s Time to Make New Kingdom Friends

It’s not just God who is for us. We’re meant to be supported by a band of saints across dividing lines.

Jonah in an Age of Outrage

The prophet’s lesson is also ours: We must recover compassion for neighbor and enemy alike, or our words will be hollow.

Tribalism Comes with a Warning Label

When tribalism turns us inward, we live like the rest of the world apart from the gospel.

Five Questions Pastors Should Ask Before Using AI

The philosophy of these tools is that the world is data and truth is probabilistic. Christians must proceed with biblically grounded care.

Easter Devotional for Churches

Ever Approaching Dawn takes readers on a 15 session journey through the Lenten/Easter season by preparing for the sorrow of Christ’s death, while anticipating the joy of his resurrection. These short devotionals provide emotional depth and Biblical clarity as we reflect on one of the most important times in the church calendar.

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