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1 John, Generations, Influence Chad Balthrop 1 John, Generations, Influence Chad Balthrop

The Sage Generation

Something powerful happens when the wisdom of the mature joins the passion of the young. At every stage of life, God has given us something to contribute and something to learn. When we make time to listen to one another and spend time with people who aren't at the same stage of life as us, we discover a much broader way to see the world.

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1 Corinthians, Lord's Suppper Chris Wall 1 Corinthians, Lord's Suppper Chris Wall

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord's Supper is one of the most meaningful acts of worship in the church, but Scripture warns that it is entirely possible to participate in it the wrong way. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts a church whose divisions, selfishness, and disregard for the poor had corrupted the very meal meant to display the gospel.

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Psalms, America, Proverbs Chris Wall Psalms, America, Proverbs Chris Wall

The Church for America

Righteousness isn't about political clout; it’s about relational integrity with God. It is a gift available to us and a daily pursuit. When we chase righteousness, God provides stability and elevation. But when we trust in human strength, we dry up like a desert shrub (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Sin always takes us further than we want to go, keeps us longer than we want to stay, and costs more than we want to pay.

How can we be a church for America?

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