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Kile Baker
Kile Baker is a former Atheist who didn’t plan on becoming a Christian, let alone a Pastor, who now writes to try and make Christianity simple. Kile recently wrote a study guide to help people “look forward to and long for Heaven.” You can get one on Amazon here. He also writes at www.paperbacktheologian.com. Kile is the grateful husband to the incredibly talented Rachel, Dad to the energetic London and feisty Emma and Co-Lead Pastor at LifePoint Church in Northern Nevada. He single handedly keeps local coffee shops in business.
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3 Ways David Exemplifies Giving Back What's Given
The amounts in this story matter, not because of the exact numbers but because of the willingness and joy associated with giving great amounts back to God. Earlier on in this story, David not only...Thursday, June 20, 2024
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5 Ways to Be a Better Dad
Your relationship with your Heavenly Father and your earthly father are the two most significant factors on what kind of Dad you will be to your kids. If you forgive your earthly Dad, pray for him,...Saturday, June 15, 2024
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3 Bad Church Approaches to Good Money Stewardship
Andy Stanley once asked this brilliant question: "If your money could talk, what would it say?" What might your money say about you? Would it say things like:"I could use some friends. Could you go...Thursday, May 2, 2024
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3 Cherished Titles Jesus Gave Himself and What They Reveal about Him
These were not mere labels but identities laden with meaning, offered in the very fabric of his teachings, actions, and intentions. Let's explore three of the big titles that describe Jesus in a...Thursday, April 4, 2024
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3 Surprising Titles People Gave Jesus That Weren't Complimentary
From "Rabbi" to "Immanuel" to "blasphemer" and "King of the Jews," Jesus was not short on titles. Practically every major event in his life, from his birth to his crucifixion, is marked by the...Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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3 Practical Ways Guys Can Build Their Faith in the Local Church
In this brief article, I hope to put forward three ways guys can build their faith in the local church as they long to have their story heard by others, even as it is shaped by Christ.Thursday, March 28, 2024
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4 Crucial Tests to Evaluate What People Are Teaching You
There are a lot of teachers out there. From multi-site megachurch pastors, to smooth-talking prophets of small congregations, to the over-the-top online-only preacher. The availability of...Thursday, March 28, 2024
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3 Ways for Pastors to Promote Peace in Their Churches
Peace is a precious commodity, especially within the church. For those who attend for the first time, and those who have been members for years, the church is a sanctuary, a haven where people seek...Friday, March 22, 2024
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5 Radical Ways to Combat Cliques in Our Churches
It's great to get close with people, but it's not helpful to close others off in the process. Here are five radical perspectives to break down these walls.Thursday, March 21, 2024
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3 Ways to Encourage Youth Pastors and Leaders
Being a Youth Pastor or a Youth Volunteer is a tough, but incredibly rewarding gig. Just like everyone else — in fact probably more so — they need our support, encouragement and to be treated like...Friday, March 8, 2024
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How to Be More Open to the Holy Spirit in Your Daily Life
Let us purposefully internalize Scripture, embracing moments of solitude and silence. Let us come together in collective prayer with fellow believers, and let us be discerning in recognizing the...Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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How to Navigate Giving during Times of Inflation
As we find ourselves in the midst of rising prices and lower purchasing power these days, one question of profound spiritual and social importance surfaces: Should the stress of inflation impact...Monday, February 26, 2024
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12 Ways to Make Christ the Center of Your Home
Our home is where we spend the majority of our time, making it the central place where Christ can be at the center of our lives. It is where we eat, sleep, live, and build relationships with...Friday, February 23, 2024
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4 Hard Questions to Ask Yourself before You Debate about Women in Leadership
Making a statement is easy even if the consequences are not; but asking a self-reflective question can be challenging as it may lead us to places we haven’t been to in a while, or ever.Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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3 Dangers of Emotion-Driven Churches
Why do we have emotions?Emotions are an incredibly powerful way to experience something. They help us feel life in a way that nothing else can - the joy of staring into our kids’ eyes for the first...Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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3 Ways to Talk with Kids about Santa and Jesus This Christmas
Christmas time is full of fantastic, wonderful moments. Kids start dreaming about what's wrapped under the Christmas tree. Adults are looking forward to family and friends gathering to eat and...Monday, December 4, 2023
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Should Christians Value Good Works?
The word “works” has a long, complicated history in Christendom. It has often been the punching bag for grace-based theology and the silent companion for evangelism. But it is also the...Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Is Feeling Guilty and Being Guilty the Same Thing?
Emotions — whether we like it or not — may be one of the most powerful driving forces behind our actions. And the greatest collision between our actions and emotions may center around one...Thursday, December 22, 2022