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Marathons & Ministry with Pastor Gary Thomas


Have you fallen prey to lies from the enemy that are disrupting your relationship with God? In this special live edition of Pastor to Pastor, join host Dave Stone as he sits down author and pastor Gary Thomas to talk about how you can rediscover divine intimacy through recognizing and dismantling the lies of the enemy.




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Maintaining Thankfulness During Pastoral Trials


Paul Tautges


Besides his personal struggles, Paul faced severe treatment from others (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). It may tempt us to think that this much suffering must inevitably result in a spirit of complaining and bitterness, but such was not the case with Paul. Instead, he wrote to Timothy, “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service”
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Thankfulness is More than a Mood


Barnabas Piper


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Cultivating Pastoral Contentment


Peter C. Orr




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Cultivating a Culture of Thankfulness


Jon Gilmore


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Stewarding Your Body for Spiritual Health


Rush Witt





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Hidden Christmas


Timothy Keller


Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.



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Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child


The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.




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