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Church Attendance Challenges: Why People Are Staying Home

By Pastor Thomas | Nov 15, 2025

The landscape of American Christianity is shifting dramatically. Over the past 25 years, approximately 40 million Americans have left their places of worship, creating what researchers call “The Great Dechurching.” Understanding church attendance challenges has become critical for every congregation seeking to maintain relevance and grow their community in today’s rapidly changing culture. The Reality…

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Love in the Spirit Has Real Power

By Pastor Thomas | Nov 8, 2025

Most people talk about love like it’s just a feeling something that comes and goes depending on how life is going. But the Bible describes a different kind of love, one that doesn’t run out when people fail or situations get hard. In Colossians 1:8, Paul praised a group of believers for showing what he…

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Living Continually Before the Lord: Daily Worship and Surrender

By Pastor Thomas | Nov 2, 2025

In a world that thrives on temporary attention and fleeting moments, the call to living continually before the Lord is both ancient and powerfully relevant. This phrase, found in 1 Chronicles 16:37–40, captures the heart of true worship and devotion. David established a pattern for God’s people that went beyond ceremonial acts it was a…

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