Encouragement for Faith & Everyday Life
Welcome! I’m Chris Teien, a pastor in Northern Minnesota sharing life, faith, and things I find helpful or enjoyable. Here you’ll find biblical encouragement, personal stories, how-to articles, and songs and movies I like, along with sermons and resources for faith, family, and leadership. Take a look around. I hope you find something that encourages you or helps with everyday life.
Featured Articles
A few selected posts with biblical encouragement and practical help for the things we face in real life.
You Can’t Resist What You Keep Visiting
Temptation often gains strength long before we give in. A personal story about apple fritters illustrates why we cannot keep visiting temptation and expect to resist it. Discover practical biblical…
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Before You Take Another Drink: A Warning from Proverbs
Alcohol may promise relaxation and freedom, but Proverbs warns that it can lead to foolishness, sorrow, addiction, and destruction. Before you take another drink, consider who or what is controlling…
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Communion in the Midst of a Busy Life
I have been working on cars since I was 15 years old. By God’s grace, I attended a high school large enough to offer auto shop. I took Auto Mechanics…
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3 Reasons This New Testament Professor Loves the NLT Bible Translation
Over the last 30 years, the New Living Translation has become one of my favorite Bible translations, especially for preaching biblical narratives and discipling new Christians. Its clear, natural language…
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Beyond the Fake Engine Roar: The Call to Authentic Faith
I have always loved the rumble and roar of sports cars and trucks equipped with high-performance exhaust systems. There is something exhilarating about hearing the genuine sound of a powerful…
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How to Live W.E.L.L. Today
Live Well: Worship, Evangelize, Learn, and Love. A Call to Live Fully for Jesus Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I doing enough with my life?” Maybe it hits…
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