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A Moment of Hope
Begin your day with a "Moment of Hope." This podcast is a compliment to David and Marilynn's weekday devotional - providing deeper insights and encouragement. Featuring Jenn Houston.
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Descriptions of a Faithful Friend: "My Fellow Soldier"
Proverbs 18:24 says, "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Do you know what I have found to…
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Descriptions of a Faithful Friend: "My Fellow Worker"
Faithful friends are hard to come by! They are the rare ones who weep when you weep and rejoice when you rejoice (Romans 12:15). They bear your burdens…
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Descriptions of a Faithful Friend: "My Brother"
How many of you have a faithful friend? Someone who loves you, champions you, and desires God's best for your life. Or maybe you are blessed enough to have…
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Bad Guys of the Bible: Zimri and Cozbi
This week we are sharing some of your favorite Moments of Hope from 2024. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to grow in your discipleship journey with…
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Why Theology Matters: Adopting a Trinitarian Culture
This week we are sharing some of your favorite Moments of Hope from 2024. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to grow in your discipleship journey with…
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How to Wait Well: Excitedly and Expectantly!
This week we are sharing some of your favorite Moments of Hope from 2024. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to grow in your discipleship journey with…
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Key Doctrines of the Faith: Glorification
This week we are sharing some of your favorite Moments of Hope from 2024. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to grow in your discipleship journey with…
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The 21 Day Experiment: Day 1
This week we are sharing some of your favorite Moments of Hope from 2024. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to grow in your discipleship journey with…
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I Came: To Preach the Gospel
by David Chadwick Jesus came for many reasons. From the cradle to the cross. To bring life. To destroy the works of the devil. To bring light. To judge…
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I Came: To Bring Judgment
by David Chadwick You can't have good news without first having bad news. You can't come to bring light unless there is darkness. Jesus came to the cradle and…
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I Came: To Give Light
by David Chadwick "I came." This statement sets Jesus apart from all of the other religions in the world. He came and was born into a cradle so that he could…
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I Came: To Give Life and Life Abundantly
by David Chadwick Emmanual. God with us. The hope of glory. Jesus came to us when we couldn't come to him. Through Adam and Eve's rebellion, sin entered the…
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I Came: From the Cradle to the Cross
by David Chadwick "I came." It's the phrase that makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ unlike any other of the world's religions. The name Emmanuel. God with us. He…
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Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Anna, The Prophetess
by David Chadwick Anna the prophetess is today's hidden hero. She is one of my favorite heroes in the Christmas story. Like Simeon, Anna's story is also found…
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Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Simeon, The Devout Priest
by David Chadwick Proverbs 25:2 says, "It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out." God loves for his children to…
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Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Elizabeth, Mary's Cousin
by David Chadwick Zechariah was yesterday's hidden hero in the Christmas story. It only seems right to include his wife, Elizabeth. Her story is found…
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Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Zechariah, The Persistent Priest
by David Chadwick Hidden heroes in the Christmas story. These may be more well-known names, but their significance in the Christmas story has a hiddenness that…
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Hidden Heroes in the Christmas Story: Adam, The One Who Paved the Way for Jesus
by David Chadwick Hidden heroes. It's a topic that has become near and dear to my heart. To find the people of the BIble who may be lesser known and dig out…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Answer Two Questions
by Marilynn Chadwick Children are generally asking two questions: "Do you love me?" and "Can I have my own way?" They seem to thrive on love and limits. So…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Train Yourself to Sustain Yourself
by Marilynn Chadwick Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Encourage Your Child to Listen to God's Voice
by Marilynn Chadwick My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27 NIV). Train your children to hear God's voice. Find creative ways…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Serve Together With Your Child
by Marilynn Chadwick If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Build a Team Around Your Child
by Marilynn Chadwick Let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds (Hebrews 10:24 AMP). We are in a two week…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Teach Your Child to Work Hard
by Marilynn Chadwick Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters (Colossians 3:23). When our kids were…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Challenge Your Child to Dream Big
by Marilynn Chadwick Blessed are those who fear the Lord…Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed (Psalm…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Grow Your Child with the Grain
by Marilynn Chadwick Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Learn to See Your Child's Beauty
by Marilynn Chadwick By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were…
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Our Favorite Parenting Tips: Prayer, My "Go-to" Method of Parenting
by Marilynn Chadwick Our children used to have a running joke. When watching a lousy performer on American Idol—the ones eliminated at the first cut—they would…
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Secrets to a Thankful Heart: Pennies From Heaven (Part 2)
by Marilynn Chadwick (...Continued from yesterday) What about you—have you ever seen a sign or wonder? If you start paying attention, you might be surprised…
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Secrets to a Thankful Heart: Pennies From Heaven (Part 1)
by Marilynn Chadwick I wanted to find a practical way to remember the amazing things God has done in my life. So I began to save my spiritual souvenirs, my…
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Secrets to a Thankful Heart: Visible Reminders
by Marilynn Chadwick Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the Lord has helped us" (1 Samuel…
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Secrets to a Thankful Heart: The Power of Praise!
by Marilynn Chadwick Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV). The Bible actually speaks…
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Secrets to a Thankful Heart: Watch for Signs
by Marilynn Chadwick In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch (Psalm 5:3 NASB 1995). "Mom, you seem to see God work in the craziest…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Being Thankful Makes Us Happier
by Marilynn Chadwick The sign in front of a small country church caught my eye: "It's not happy people who are the most thankful. Rather it's thankful people…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Being Thankful Makes Us Healthier
by Marilynn Chadwick Can practicing thankfulness actually improve your health? Some seem to think so. I read about a study in which participants were asked to…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Strategic Thankfulness
by Marilynn Chadwick I remember an old Tarzan movie in which the famed ape man was peering at a droplet of water through a microscope. Tarzan was shocked to…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Thankful. Period.
by Marilynn Chadwick Thankful. One simple word—thankful, emblazoned across the front of a woman's t-shirt, caught my eye. There was a period at the end of what…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Behold, I Am the Lord!
by Marilynn Chadwick One day I was outside on my deck enjoying the quiet when suddenly, two fighter jets flew overhead at a very low altitude. Their roar was…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Antidote to Entitlement
by Marilynn Chadwick It's hard to be thankful for something you think you deserve. The world is full of people who believe their parents, their schools, or…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Lo and Behold!
by Marilynn Chadwick By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6b NIV). How often do you approach your prayer time…
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The Power of Thankfulness: The Power of Praise
by Marilynn Chadwick Willie Myrick is one of my heroes. When he was just ten, Willie was kidnapped by a knife-wielding assailant. The curious youngster had…
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The Power of Thankfulness: The Thank You Habit
by Marilynn Chadwick Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2 NIV). Sometimes we move so fast, it's easy to blow past the…
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The Power of Thankfulness: Try Giving Thanks
by Marilynn Chadwick I've learned that God often shows up strongest when I am weak or afraid. But if I will trust him and step out in faith, I'm likely to…
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Wise Words From Mentors: Find a Heart and Heal it, Find a Need and Fill It
by David Chadwick How do you start your day? Do you want to glorify God as you rise each morning so that he can use you in a powerful way When you rise, pray…
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Wise Words From Mentors: Do Your Best, Give God the Rest
by David Chadwick Sometimes life is hard and other times it's easier. But the majority of time, the hard and easy parts of life seem to coexist together like…
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Wise Words From Mentors: Life's a Cinch, Inch by Inch
by David Chadwick How many of you want to succeed in life? Did you know that most success happens by doing the small things on a regular basis? As you do the…
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Wise Words From Mentors: Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All
by David Chadwick During World War II, U.S. Army General George Patton wrote to his troops, "Fatigue makes cowards of us all. Men in condition do not fire."…
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Wise Words From Mentors: Admit it. Quit it. And Forget it.
by David Chadwick Everyone will fail at something at one point in their lives or another. In fact, Romans 3:23 says that we all have sinned and fall short of…
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Bad Guys of the Bible: Zimri and Cozbi
by David Chadwick We have looked at some hidden heroes from the Bible this week. People who are probably not as known, but had a significant impact on the…
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Hidden Heroes: Balaam's Donkey
by David Chadwick Balaam's donkey is today's hidden hero. Yes, my hero today is an animal. This may make you laugh at first to think of a donkey as a hero, but…
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Hidden Heroes: Jephunneh, Caleb's Daddy
by David Chadwick Joshua and Caleb were a significant duo in the Bible. They are definitely more well known Biblical figures, but their daddies are two of my…
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Hidden Heroes: Nun, Joshua's Daddy
by David Chadwick Most people who have been Christians for any length of time have heard of David and Goliath. You've probably heard of Adam and Eve, too. How…
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Hidden Heroes: Eldad and Medad
by David Chadwick Hidden heroes. One of my favorite things to do is to search out people in the Bible who are less likely to be seen yet incredibly significant…
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Why Theology Matters: Christology Compels Us to Go! Part 2
by Marilynn Chadwick ...Continued from yesterday: How could I get my arms around such a huge nation as the Sudan? I decided to pray for a random man and called…
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Why Theology Matters: Christology Compels Us to Go! Part 1
by Marilynn Chadwick When we have a strong Christology, we pray as Jesus prayed and we serve as Jesus served. Prayer opens the door for our earthly assignments…
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Why Theology Matters: Christology and our Vision for the World
by Marilynn Chadwick The doctrine of Christology is connected to how we pray, live, and serve. Prayer is a major means of nourishing and strengthening our…
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Why Theology Matters: Christology and our Prayer Life
by Marilynn Chadwick A solid Christology is fundamental to our relationship with the triune God. A healthy Christology influences our prayer life in several…
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Why Theology Matters: Christology and our Walk with Christ
by Marilynn Chadwick Christology is one of three studies of the persons of the Trinity, the other two being Paterology, the study of God the Father, and…
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Why Theology Matters: Adopting a Trinitarian Culture
David and Marilynn Chadwick join Jenn Houston in a discussion about today's blog.
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Why Theology Matters: Trinitarian Wisdom
by Marilynn Chadwick We've seen how the "Doctrine of the Trinity" is a weapon against false teaching. Sound doctrine prepares believers to defend their faith…