Chad Napier
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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How to Be Careful about Politicizing Your Spirituality
The “political stumping” pastor runs the risk of alienating half his audience by focusing on politics over people. Admittedly, I often boast following a Volunteers win over Kentucky or an extended...Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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6 Things Senior Members Can Contribute to the Church
The aging Christian cannot opt for spiritual retirement or, for that matter, desire such status. Here are six things aging members can contribute to the church.Thursday, February 15, 2024
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How to Stay Out of the Doghouse and in Love with Your Wife
It’s likely that before you (or any man) married, you heard the phrase “happy wife is a happy life.”We’re taught in Genesis 2:24 that when a man leaves his parents to marry a wife, they then become...Monday, October 16, 2023
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How Can We Battle ‘Works of the Flesh’ (Galatians 5:19-20)?
Even though the believer’s soul and heart are cleansed by salvation, the flesh remains susceptible to carnal desires and continues to yearn for earthly satisfaction. Here's how to claim victory.Thursday, June 30, 2022
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How to Be a Source of Calm Wisdom amidst Pandemic Stress
Simply put, some of us have “been through it.” This year has unquestionably been defined by adversities. However, this season offers the opportunity to learn from an older generation who knows a...Monday, October 12, 2020
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5 New Christian Music Artists to Follow Now
The Christian music genre has a great crop of new artists on the brink of becoming household names—and on the cusp of exciting careers for decades to come.Some of these artists have already...Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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What if Jesus Came Today?
Want to know what to expect when Jesus returns? The Bible promises it will be an occasion for believers to anticipate with great joy.Thursday, August 27, 2020
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5 Mighty Prayers to Release Satan’s Strongholds
Our family, community, nation, and world are all suffering from the great difficulties caused by strongholds. Many of these fleshly addictive forces have been intensified because of the uncertainty...Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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Why Male Celebrities Are Taking a Stand against Porn
With so much negative reported about liberal-leaning celebrities, it's refreshing to see many speak out against the impact of pornography. Hopefully, these voices and warnings about the impact of...Friday, July 24, 2020
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5 Positive Lessons from Online Church to Retain as Buildings Reopen
The church faced many several real and supposed negatives when our local buildings of worship were forced to close because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “church building” was transformed to be...Thursday, June 11, 2020
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5 Challenges of Reopening Churches
In March of 2020, church leaders across America had to make the difficult decision to either close their building doors or significantly limit the number of people allowed. What seems like moons...Friday, May 29, 2020
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What ‘God Is Just’ Means to Believers
We are assured in Colossians 3:25 that: anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs and there is no favoritism. Even though we have the gift of free will, we have a God that is greater...Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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5 Reasons in Support of Wearing a Suit to Church
I don’t actually wear a suit (in the sense of a jacket, tie, and pleated pants) every Sunday to church. By “suit,” I’m referring to my choice to wear my best clothing—to show reverence when...Thursday, February 20, 2020
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6 Ways Your Church May Be Wasting Money
Just as the believer is charged to be a good steward with what God has blessed him or her, the church should likewise be mindful of wasting its financial resources. In Luke 14:28-30, we are warned...Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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How Can Pastors Address the Rising Divorce Rate?
Divorce not only brings consequences to the family, but also the church. And even though the divorce rate is rising, God's Word has not changed. So then, how should the pastor of a church preach on...Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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What Is the Difference Between the Holy Spirit and My Conscience?
Science and medical literature commonly define a ‘conscience’ as the cognitive process that elicits emotion and rational associations based on an individual’s moral philosophy or value...Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Don’t Bury Your Nose: The Moment Rudolph Encounters Faith
Rudolph was judged by his peers for his different appearance. Santa, however, gave him the divine message, and the understanding—that the status of the heart is the determining factor of his...Monday, November 25, 2019
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Who Are the 144,000 Mentioned in Revelation?
Who is included in the 144,000? Generally, Christians either interpret this verse as literally 144,000 people, or they believe it is a definite number to symbolize an indefinite number of people.Wednesday, June 5, 2019