The Gospel and the Christian Life Archives

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Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks: A Way of Life in Christ

Charlie Handren November 6, 2025

Rejoicing, Praying, and Giving Thanks: Living the Will of God in Christ Learning to rejoice always, pray continually, and give

Sunrise over a quiet path through fields and hills, symbolizing trusting God's sovereign will and walking in His guidance with thankfulness.

Thankfulness and the Will of God: Trusting His Sovereign Plan in Every Season

Samuel Howell November 5, 2025

Thankfulness and the Will of God: Trusting His Sovereign Plan in Every Season Learning to trust God’s sovereign, loving, and

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Always Grateful: A Life of Continual Thanksgiving in Christ

Justin Huffman November 4, 2025

Gratitude That Endures: Cultivating Thankful Hearts in Christ A Servants of Grace Written Series · November 2025 Always Grateful: A

A peaceful sunrise over still waters and green pastures, with warm golden light spreading across the field and hills. The text reads “Contentment That Silences a Contentious World,” reflecting a message of quiet trust and contentment in Christ contrasted with the noise and conflict of the world.

Four Reasons to Be Content in a Contentious Culture

Jeff Mingee November 3, 2025

Gratitude That Endures: Cultivating Thankful Hearts in Christ Contentment That Silences a Contentious World By Jeff Mingee · November 2025

A carved stone cross set into a weathered stone wall with the words “The Discipline of Thanksgiving — Psalm 69:30” beside it, symbolizing enduring gratitude and worship rooted in historic Christian faith.

The Discipline of Thanksgiving: Growing a Grateful Heart in Christ

David Schrock November 2, 2025

Gratitude That Endures: Cultivating Thankful Hearts in Christ — The Discipline of Thanksgiving (David Schrock) Series Gratitude That Endures: Cultivating

A shepherd walking among his flock in warm golden morning light, symbolizing faithful pastoral care, Christlike leadership, and biblical appreciation for pastors.

Honoring Those in the Trenches: Biblical Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor

Kimberly Cummings October 21, 2025

Honoring Those in the Trenches: Biblical Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor By Kimberly Cummings Well, it’s that time of year

Golden wheat field with a cross in the distance, illustrating the spiritual harvest that follows faithful giving.

The Danger of Sowing Sparingly: Learning Generosity from 2 Corinthians 9:6

Samuel Howell October 10, 2025

The Danger of Sowing Sparingly By Samuel Howell How do we encourage someone to give of themselves for others? Paul

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The Protestant Reformation and the Recovery of the Gospel

David Schrock October 5, 2025

The Protestant Reformation and the Recovery of the Gospel Part of the “Always Reforming: Fidelity to God’s Word in Every