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January 19, 2026 Joel Traylor
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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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Conspiracy Theories and the Christian Life

January 6, 2025 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living

Conspiracy theories dissolve humility and hope, distract us from God's judgment, displace Bible study and prayer, and distort our view of the church.

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Thoughts on Political Engagement

Thoughts on Political Engagement

July 4, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living kingdom of god

Resources and reflections on thinking biblically about politics, political engagement, and voting as citizens of heaven.

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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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Social Media, Scripture, and the Local Church

#Theology: Social Media, Scripture, and the Local Church

November 12, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living social media

A survey of the dysfunctions and (de)formative power of social media and how the church must respond.

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Depression and the Church Community

March 29, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

It's in the gospel fellowship of a local church that we encounter the God of all comfort and find strength to suffer well.

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Abide in Christ

Abiding in Christ: A Picture of the Christian Life

March 22, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Far from being a special, mystical experience, abiding in Christ is the Christian's life of trust, obedience, and dependence on Jesus.

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A Prayer for Our Nation and the Church’s Witness

January 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living government

A prayer for our governing authorities, for our nation, and for the church's faithful witness.

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Ready and willing to Die

Ready and Willing to Die for Christ

December 3, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living church fathers

In order to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ we must be ready and willing to die for him and the cause of the gospel

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Our Christian Duty to Our President

Our Christian Duty to the President

November 10, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

Regardless of who is president or in Congress, Christians must embrace a biblical posture toward their governing authorities.

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Pauls Ministry in Ephesus - Preaching or Politics

Paul’s Aim in Ephesus: Preaching, Not Politics

November 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

Christians impact their cities most effectively through preaching and portraying Christ, not protests and politics.

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Radically Ordinary Church Ministry

October 8, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Discipleship

According to Scripture, ministry in the local church isn't for a select, gifted few, but for all Christians. No stage or spotlight required.

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How to Walk Worthy of the Lord

September 16, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

Christians are called to walk worthy of the gospel we have received, fully pleasing to the risen Lord Jesus. But how do we do this?

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Faith that glorifies God

Faith that Glorifies the Living God

June 18, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The story in Isaiah 36-37 of the showdown between Hezekiah and Sennacherib shows us the faith that truly glorifies the living God

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Racism and Riots

Racism and Riots: A Lament for Our Nation

June 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living justice

A lament for the racism and riots plaguing our divided nation and a prayer for revival.

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