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Overcome Temptation

posted by chadhovind

As we look at the business environment…as we look at parenting our kids…as we look at the daily barrage of possible choices we could make, we realize that we are constantly faced with temptation. We are constantly inundated with opportunities [...]

Combat Gossip Quickly

posted by chadhovind

At one point or another, we’ll all face the sting of gossip. Someone takes a half truth about us, our family, our career, and twists it and spreads it.  Sometimes the truth is twisted and that ends up being destructive [...]

How to Use Anger Constructively

posted by chadhovind

Every leader can handle anger constructively by following three steps: 1.  Look Under Your Anger 6 So the LORD said to Cain,”Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? God says to Cain… Look under your anger. Ask [...]

Exploring Our Doubts

posted by chadhovind

Over the years, it’s been fun to see some people’s reaction when they find out that I am a pastor. Some of my best friendships have started with folks who started out very skeptical to me and the church. When [...]

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Why didn't God stop the tornadoes?
The devastation in the news seems to get worse and worse.  Earthquakes are increasing. Tornadoes have been sweeping through the alley at a record pace.   Why do bad things happen to good people? The financial cost is devastation to towns, families, and individuals.  When many homeowners go to f

posted 12:30:37pm May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

The Apostle Paul Advocates Getting Drunk on Truth
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZXLtGn9CWA[/youtube]   17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Folks often say, “I wish I knew what God’s will was”  but here God lays out an easy way to know his will.   If you are seeing the days as

posted 8:56:48pm May. 17, 2013 | read full post »

Loving Your Job: Turn Normal Time into "Defining Moments"
Why walk wisely? Eph 5:15-21 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Christians have a very realistic view of evil. We are not surprised when bad things happen, we know we are living in evil times. Why is that helpful? Th

posted 8:51:33pm May. 12, 2013 | read full post »

Loving Your Job: Using Time Wisely
There is an insidious tool that our world uses to keep us from becoming a disciple of Christ.     It creates the illusion of progress and commitment without actually making progress.  It creates a sense of “energy and accomplishment” without having any real accomplishment.   It affects ou

posted 3:26:32pm May. 08, 2013 | read full post »

An UnStable Craving for God: Do We Want God to USE us, or are we USING God to get what we want
An Unstable Craving I was so convicted to realize that often I say I want God, but I am really using God to get what I want.    When God doesn't give me what I want: A happy marriage, obedient kids, and a career firing on all cylinders, I get mad at him and withdraw from him.    Sadly, I wasn't

posted 8:00:05pm May. 04, 2013 | read full post »


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