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Preachers at the Crossroads: Choosing the Right Spirit

Nov 252 min read

Preachers at the Crossroads: Choosing the Right Spirit

I can relate to brokenhearted/wounded preachers, but I struggle with distant preachers. I can see why a preacher might feel discouraged,...

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Brent Madaris

Nov 254 min read

Encouragement

Finding Beauty in Brokenness

Although this article primarily deals with people who are facing difficulties in the path of duty, there is certainly encouragement here...

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Navigating the Tension Between Self-Promotion and Glorifying God

Brent Madaris

Nov 2110 min read

Encouragement

Navigating the Tension Between Self-Promotion and Glorifying God

Our world often equates visibility with success. As a result, many Christian workers struggl e with the tension of promoting their work...

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Waiting on God: Finding Strength in His Presence

Brent Madaris

Nov 124 min read

Revitalization

Waiting on God: Finding Strength in His Presence

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;...

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True Success in Ministry: A Biblical Perspective

Brent Madaris

Nov 57 min read

Revitalization

True Success in Ministry: A Biblical Perspective

Some may find this post challenging to understand—especially those steeped in the American or Western mindset of ministry success, as...

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The Secret of Jesus' Strength: Lessons in Faith and Resilience from Scripture

Brent Madaris

Oct 304 min read

Revitalization

The Secret of Jesus' Strength: Lessons in Faith and Resilience from Scripture

In a world filled with uncertainty, rejection, and suffering, Jesus Christ lived with unwavering purpose, compassion, and peace. Despite...

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The Sadness of Unbelief: Lessons from 2 Kings 7

Brent Madaris

Oct 143 min read

Revitalization

The Sadness of Unbelief: Lessons from 2 Kings 7

In 2 Kings 7, we read about two different people living in the city of Samaria. On one hand, there was the prophet Elisha, a righteous...

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Brent Madaris

Oct 92 min read

Revitalization

The Power of the “Help meet!”

Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. “Help meet“ In...

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Empowering Prayer Strategies for an Addicted Community

Brent Madaris

Oct 85 min read

Drugs

Empowering Prayer Strategies for an Addicted Community

Drug addiction is a significant issue that affects many communities, including our own. The drug abuse statistics in Chattooga County,...

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Brent Madaris

Sep 194 min read

Encouragement

What Kind of "Preacher" Are You?

The New Testament identifies several types of ministers and offices within the early church, each with distinct roles and functions....

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Brent Madaris

Sep 167 min read

Trends and Issues

The Profile of a Sexual Abuser: Exploring the Warning Signs and Red Flags

In our desire for Independent Baptist church revitalization, we must deal with difficult things. Too many in our day are willing to...

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Brent Madaris

Aug 273 min read

Encouragement

He is Greater! The Secret To Victory!

1 John 4:4 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world....

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"Unpacking the Complexities of Legalism in Spiritual Practice: Navigating Confusion and Finding Clarity"

Brent Madaris

Jun 1614 min read

Revitalization

"Unpacking the Complexities of Legalism in Spiritual Practice: Navigating Confusion and Finding Clarity"

This is a problematic topic in our day. Many religious people are grappling with this word and its meaning. Some build a following based...

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"Righteous Indignation? The Tempest Within: Navigating the Depths of Anguish and Sorrow in the Wake of Sin and Suffering"

Brent Madaris

Dec 2, 20235 min read

Revitalization

"Righteous Indignation? The Tempest Within: Navigating the Depths of Anguish and Sorrow in the Wake of Sin and Suffering"

"It is Better To Light A Candle Than Curse the Darkness" Eleanor Roosevelt Mark 3:5 5 And when he had looked round about on them with...

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Brent Madaris

Nov 24, 20236 min read

Revitalization

Contentment

Paul cautions believers concerning the insidious nature of covetousness. The disparity between social classes was especially pronounced...

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Brent Madaris

Oct 25, 20234 min read

Politics / Government

The Church and the Authority of Christ

A church is a local assembly of baptized believers who have voluntarily joined themselves together, and organized themselves under the...

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Spirit Controlled, Mind Controlled Body - The Secret to a Meaningful, Productive and Fulfilled Life!

Brent Madaris

Oct 23, 20236 min read

Revitalization

Spirit Controlled, Mind Controlled Body - The Secret to a Meaningful, Productive and Fulfilled Life!

I found this article many years ago (written by another author) to be helpful and thought you would too. Modern psychology does not...

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When You Aren't the Hero, or When the Miracle Doesn't Come

Brent Madaris

Oct 21, 20238 min read

Spiritual Health

When You Aren't the Hero, or When the Miracle Doesn't Come

We all love the heroes' story! We love it even better when we are the hero! Or at least we love the idea of heroism, or being a hero....

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Brent Madaris

Oct 17, 20233 min read

Politics / Government

Family Government

Did you know that the family is a kind of government? ‌The most basic unit of government is self-government. Next, let us consider the...

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Brent Madaris

Oct 17, 20233 min read

Politics / Government

Christ, the King - And YOU!

Please read my two previous columns on this issue, HERE, and HERE. So if Christ is King over all, what does this mean for institutions...

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