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Here are some thoughts about following Christ as men. You can use the Categories tab to find blog articles on various topics.

Know the Opponent of Your Mission

Twenty-six hundred years ago in the book, The Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote: "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat." Our enemy is Satan, whom the Apostle, Peter, calls our Adversary. This article explains who Satan is, his role in the fall, descriptions of Satan in Scripture, Satan's opposition to your mission, and three of Satan's current strategies.

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Jesus and the Pursuit of Happiness

Our nation just celebrated the 243rd anniversary of declaring our nation’s independence and inalienable right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” How precious this freedom is to all of us! How is a Christ-follower to think about the pursuit of happiness? After all we are to deny ourselves and take up the cross of suffering if we are to follow Jesus. The answer to this question is surprising.

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Easter and Discipleship: Access to Greater Spiritual Power

We have a great calling to follow Christ in the establishment of his kingdom of righteousness, but we can only succeed through the power of the resurrection. This article explains how to access that power.

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