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All ‘thinks’ considered

So how can an over-thinker become an overcomer? Psalm 27:1, 14 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—whom should I dread? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.”
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What is success in ministry, life?

If I were to ask you, “What is success?”, how would you answer? Would your answer include something tangible, like possessions or gadgets? Would it be quantifiable, like income or position? Would it be relational, like praise and affirmation from others? Would it be generational, as in legacy or notoriety?
Faith

The eternal fire

In Matthew 24-25, Jesus is on the Mount of Olives with his disciples, responding to their questions about the future destruction of the temple and the end of the age. He closes out the Olivet Discourse with the parable of the sheep and goats, revealing the preparation of a final place of judgment for Satan, evil spirits, and unbelievers. A key verse reads: “Then he [the Son of Man] will also say to those on the left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels!’” (Matt. 25:41).
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Pursue life of learning from God’s Word, works

As young people make there way back to school this month, it’s worth remembering that our education, on this earth at least, never ends.
Faith

Thrown into the lake of fire

While followers of Jesus enjoy everlasting life in glorified bodies on a restored earth, the ultimate destiny of the wicked is the same habitation created for Satan and demons: gehenna. It’s a place in English we call “hell,” and a place Jesus and the New Testament writers describe in various ways, among them: outer darkness (Matt. 8:12), the second death (Rev. 2:11; 20:14; 21:8), and the lake of fire (Rev. 19:20; 20:10, 14, 15; 21:8).
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FIRST-PERSON: The day the ‘Prince of Darkness’ died

I was 16 the first time I heard “Mr. Crowley.” He felt untouchable. Immortal. A man who drank from the shadows and laughed. But on July 23, Ozzy died. And I need to talk to you about that. Not about music. Not about controversy. Not even about Ozzy himself, really. I need to talk to you about what happens when someone dies.
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Trusting the One who calls us

We need to remember that our assignment – our calling – is much larger than ourselves. In ministry, we are part of God’s great redemptive story for all of humanity. God may very well allow us to see the fruit of our labor next week, it might take 15 years, or we may learn of it one day in glory. Regardless, our aim must be to trust the One who called us and remain faithful to the mission.
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Child-ing like a boss

What does mature but childlike faith look like? How can we be mature enough and also childlike enough to “walk by faith,” like Paul references in 2 Corinthians 5:7?
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Time for an Update: Wills and trusts—what every Christian family should know

Proverbs 13:22 says, “A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children.” That is more than a financial principle—it is a discipleship opportunity.
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Christian, don’t give up!

Christian, don’t grow weary in doing good. Don’t give in. Don’t give up. Keep pressing toward the prize, which is Jesus Christ and His eternal glory. It really is worth it.
Faith

MBTS professor releases ‘Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers’ on Jesus, the church, heaven

Midwestern Seminary celebrated the June 9 release of three new installments in the 'Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers' children’s book series by Joe M. Allen III, assistant professor of missions.
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Glory in restoration

The glorified body of Jesus easily navigates a world still under the curse of sin. After his emergence from the tomb, Jesus eats, travels, speaks with befuddled eyewitnesses of his resurrection, passes through closed doors, transports himself instantly from one location to another, and finally launches from the Mount of Olives into heaven.

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