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January 20, 2021 Mitch Bedzyk
The ROI of Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: What’s the ROI?

January 20, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living bible study

While the ROI of the spiritual disciplines may seem poor, Scripture assures us that the long-term returns far outweigh the initial costs.

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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 oridinary church ministry

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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walk worthy of the Lord

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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Humble Prayer: Letting God be God

July 1, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study humility

Hezekiah’s humble prayer in Isaiah 37:14-20 teaches us the kind of prayer that pleases God and is the result of true, saving faith.

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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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