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September 24, 2026

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THIS WEEK

Gloriously Independent
Dylan Musser
How the Happy Doctrine of God’s Aseity Invites Worship.
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Now Available: Names of God, CT's 2026 Advent Devotional. Learn More

3 Ways I’m Nurturing My Emotional Intelligence
Costi W. Hinn
A heart moved by the gospel will be stirred with empathy for others.

Small Work
LEE ECLOV
I can think of few Christians who have more opportunities to get rich slowly than pastors.

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DON'T MISS

Taking Evangelism Beyond Strategy to Second Nature
Seth Troutt
Pastors don’t need hype to lead their churches in mission. These four rhythms can shift a church from evangelistic intention to evangelistic instinct.

6 Markers of Especially Welcoming Churches
Greg Atkinson
Insights from a church secret shopper.

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FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY

Fear-Driven Churches Create Three Kinds of Christians
Russell Moore
Believers can become scared of God, outsiders, and their own communities—but those aren’t the only options.

Christian Humility Isn’t Just ‘Thinking of Yourself Less’
Stefani McDade
A popular misquote of C.S. Lewis flattens this fundamental virtue—and retracts an invitation to the self-scrutiny we need.

Debate: How to Retire Like a Christian
Moderated by Kristy Etheridge
A pastor, a researcher, and a financial advisor discuss the golden years.

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