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What I learned in E4:12 can be summed up with John 3:30 – “He must increase, but I must decrease.” I always focused on decreasing so Jesus can increase, but I…
Rich Farrington
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The most important thing about me is that I am a sinner who is justified by faith in Christ. Second only to that reality is that I am a husband to…
Cameron DeCou
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I grew up on a small family farm, attending church. Two years ago, I felt God leading me to ministry, and since then, I’ve done everything I can to learn more…
Charlie Bender
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I have been married forty-eight years and we have three adult children and three grandkids. I was raised by Christian parents and have been in church since I was a week…
Rose Robart
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E4:12 has really pulled me through some hard times and has taught me lots of self discipline and reminded me of constant self reflection and being focused on others. It has…
Gavin Harris
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Explore articles on personal growth, ministry leadership, relationships, counseling, and more from the E4:12 collective.
Can I Lose My Salvation? Finding Gospel Assurance When Your Heart is Afraid
I recently came across a young believer wrestling with this for the first time. His fear was raw and honest. He said, “If…
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When Church Methods Preach a Different Gospel
Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The medium is the message.” In other words, how something is communicated often carries more weight than what is…
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Don’t Waste Your Salvation
Most people assume that salvation is simply about getting into heaven one day. But Peter—writing to believers enduring trials—says something radically different: Salvation…
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Be Holy as I Am Holy
The Beauty of God’s Holiness Mobilizes Us to Make Disciples “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” – 1 Peter 1:16 At…
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Receiving Correction with Grace
How to Handle Conflict, Part 3: Receiving Correction with Grace In Part 1 of this series, we explored the why behind godly confrontation….
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Giving and Receiving Godly Rebuke
How to Handle Conflict, Part 2: Giving and Receiving Godly Rebuke In Part 1, we explored the why behind godly confrontation. We saw…
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The Courage of Candor
How to Handle Conflict, Part 1: The Courage of Candor “Faithful are the wounds of a friend…” — Proverbs 27:6 Conflict is often…
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Planted in Hope, Empowered to Disciple
Cultivating a Psalm 131 Life “O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever.” —Psalm 131:3 In a culture marked…
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Are You Rich Toward God? | Living for Treasure that Lasts
Why Are We So Easily Fooled by Wealth? In 2007, actor Owen Wilson attempted suicide. The news shocked many. After all, he had…
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Aim It All Toward Heaven
What Are You Aiming For? Imagine a professional archer in a championship match. He lines up the shot, breathes, releases—and hits the bullseye….
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Fear God | Fear Nothing Else
The Fear That Controls Us What are you afraid of? Spiders? Heights? Public speaking? While these fears are common, there is a deeper…
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Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: The Unforgivable Sin
Understanding the Seriousness of Jesus’ Warning Among all of Jesus’ teachings, perhaps the most sobering is His warning about blasphemy against the Holy…
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Hypocrisy, the Church, and Disciple-Making
“The problem I have with Christians is they’re all hypocrites.” Sound familiar? This is one of the most common objections to Christianity. Many…
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Avoiding Two Deadly Ditches in the Christian Life
Legalism vs. Lawlessness As disciples of Christ, we must guard against two opposite yet equally dangerous errors: legalism and lawlessness. Both distort the…
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Discipline or Legalism?
The Critical Difference That Shapes Your Walk with God We must discern the difference between self-discipline and legalism if we are to grow…
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Falling in Love Is Easy | Staying in Love Takes Work
What is Love Really? One of the biggest misconceptions about love is that it’s purely an emotional experience—something you “fall into” and just…
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Longing for Heaven in a Broken World
Why Does God Leave Us in this World? Have you ever wondered why, after coming to Christ, we’re not instantly taken from this…
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Prioritizing Prayer for a Vibrant Christian Life
Our Power Supply In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the church is often tempted to lean on programs, strategies, and innovations….
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The Transformative Power of Prayer
Why Should We Pray? “Rejoice always, pray continually, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer…
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Reignite Your Prayer Life: A Practical Daily Guide
Prayer is essential to your relationship with God. Imagine a parent eagerly waiting to hear from their child after a long day –…
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Help! My Husband Is Viewing Pornography
Facing the Pain of Pornography in Marriage I once spoke with a wife who was wrestling with the painful discovery of her husband’s…
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Doesn’t God Want Me to Be Happy?
Yes! (Shock) God wants you to be happy. Sadly, some Christians seem afraid of joy. They live with little joy themselves and they…
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God’s Training Ground
Training Is the Work of the Whole Church Congregations must return to the wisdom of earlier generations who understood their responsibility to train…
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The Need for E4:12
The Church Exists for Mission For some the church is a social network – a place to meet like-minded people. For others, it…
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