Signs of Teen Depression
Depression is on the rise today, especially among teens. Parents need to learn the common signs of depression and what to do about it.
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How Would Jesus Relate to Mormons?
To help us understand how to respond to our LDS neighbors, we should consider the example of how Jesus might relate to Latter-day Saints – based on his interaction with Samaritans.
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Mormons and Non-Mormons
This lesson explores how Mormons typically relate to non-Mormons, in order to understand the attitudes and experiences one can expect to face as a member of a religious minority in Utah.
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Introduction to LDS Culture and Beliefs
This topic provides a brief summary of what Mormons believe and how they live, to help non-Mormons understand how our neighbors think and what matters to them.
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Living as a Religious Minority
In Utah, Mormonism and its influence are like part of the air we breathe. Mormons often dominate in society. That may seem daunting to non-Mormons, especially newcomers. But there is hope.
Read MoreRound Table Discussion: Starting Recovery
In this video a recovery group discusses how to get started on recovering from addiction.
Read MoreRound Table Discussion: Honesty in Recovery
In this video a recovery group discusses the 4th Step of AA: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”
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5 Weapons for Breaking an Addiction
Addictions are hard – whether drugs, alcohol, porn, or sex. There are five things you’ll need to use if you want to get over your addiction.
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How to Have a Follow-up Conversation
In your group, sometimes you will need to take the initiative to meet with someone outside the group meeting to help them keep moving forward.
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Video Review: People Follow You
In this post we review Jeb Blount’s book, People Follow You – to better understand the difference between leading, managing, and coaching.
Read MoreVideo Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
In this post we review Steven Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – a classic in the field of leadership and personal effectiveness.
Read MoreLearning Spiritual Self-Defense
As Jude’s letter continues in verses 20-21, he shows us how to build up our spiritual self-defenses. We are going to face dangers in the world. But if we have good spiritual self-defenses, we can overcome them.
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The LEGO Principle: 5 Keys to Connecting
In this lesson, we discuss the kind of attitudes and choices that will help you enjoy great relationships that really work.
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How Your Attitude Affects Your Pursuit of God
Attitude is about the “direction” of your heart and attention. Are you directed toward your way (sin) or are you directed toward God’s way (repentance)?
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God’s Care in Times of Grief
In times of grief, God often seems distant and out of reach. But that’s more about what grief does to us than it is about God. The Bible promises a number of ways that God shows his care for us in times of loss.
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Understanding Death
Most of us don’t like to think about death if we don’t have to. But to understand and overcome grief, it makes sense to have a wise perspective on death.
Read MoreJude 1:24-25 – Worshiping the God Who Rescues
Jude closes his book by offering us a worship song that he has written into his letter. These last verses remind us that God is the one who is ultimately in control.
Read More4 Ways to Spot a False Teacher at Church
False teachers are everywhere today, just as they were 2000 years ago. In this post we look at 4 ways to spot them based on the book of Jude.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Book of Jude
Who wrote the book of Jude, when was it written, and who were its original recipients?
Read MoreThe Trinity: God Is One
The Bible teaches that there is only one God.
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Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit
One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word.
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2 Ways to Bring Clarity to Your Preaching
As teachers of the Bible we should be obsessed with clarity. We need to be clear in teaching God’s word in order for people to understand it. This post offers two techniques for gaining clarity in your preaching.
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What Is Spiritual Discernment?
Spiritual discernment is the ability to tell what is true and what is false when it comes to ideas about God. A person with strong spiritual discernment can tell if a teaching, idea, or doctrine that they are hearing comes from God or comes from another source.
Read MoreThe Trinity: The Deity of the Three
Each person of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is fully God. This is fundamental to a biblical understanding of God.
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