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Stop Working for the Weekend

We’re working for the weekend. But is that the point of work? If I ventured a guess, I’d imagine that many followers of Jesus are dissatisfied with our jobs in the same way that most Americans are.

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Cultivating Gratitude in Your Everyday Life

Your life is not to blame for your attitude. Your attitude is to blame for your life. And central to the attitude of any follower of Jesus is gratitude. (“For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you?” v9) This is exaggerated hyperbole; he’s essentially saying, “How can we possibly thank God enough?” (NIV)

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Working Through Doubts in Prayer

Our culture would tell us that doubt is good. Only smart people doubt. It’s intellectually superior to be a people who questions, is skeptical, and is cynical of any belief, dogma, or faith. But the Bible says, “Doubt is human.” It’s something we will all go through. God is not surprised when we doubt, and the Bible is not unfamiliar with doubt. Doubt is normal.

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How to Die Well

The psalmist in Psalm 102 wants to leave something behind as a blessing to “a generation to come.” He wants his death to be a good thing. Here are some tips for how to leave behind something good for your children, and the next generation:

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