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July 28, 2026 Joel Traylor
protecting the church from Gossip

Protecting the Church from Gossip

July 28, 2026 Posted By: Joel Traylor Christian Living gossip

Every time we refuse the respectable and insidious sin of gossip we help protect the unity of Christ's body.

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The World’s Empty Philosophies

January 19, 2026 Posted By: Joel Traylor Christian Living false teaching

The influence of false teachers and infiltration of “special knowledge” into the church is still a problem for the church today.

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“How Long, O Lord?”: Lament in the Psalms

July 20, 2023 Posted By: Joel Traylor Bible Study hope

When we turn to God in faith as we offer up our lament, we seek to be reoriented to the reality of redemption in and through Christ Jesus.

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Flourishing in a Broken World

Flourishing in a Broken World (Matthew 5:3-4)

April 5, 2023 Posted By: Joel Traylor Bible Study beatitudes

Humble dependence on God and mourning over our sinful and broken world leads to true flourishing and wholeness in God's kingdom.

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A different way to pray

A Different Way to Pray

September 16, 2022 Posted By: Joel Traylor Spiritual Growth prayer

In the end, our aim in prayer should be to get more of God rather than getting more stuff from God, to seek God’s face instead of his hands.

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