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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.
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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
Busy days can distract us from what matters most. A lesson from working on a car shows why communion invites us to pause, examine our hearts, and remember Jesus.
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3 Reasons This New Testament Professor Loves the NLT Bible Translation
Why does a longtime New Testament professor prefer the NLT? Carl Hinderager explains how its readability, accuracy, and everyday language help people understand Scripture and keep reading.
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Beyond the Fake Engine Roar: The Call to Authentic Faith
A car can sound powerful without the engine to match. Could our faith be mostly noise? Consider what it means to move beyond religious appearances and truly follow Jesus.
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What are we Chasing?
What gets your best time and energy? Jesus calls us to seek His kingdom first. Consider how your priorities, generosity, and trust in God can reflect what matters most.
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Lessons from Jonah: God’s Call, Our Failures, and His Amazing Grace
Explore the book of Jonah and discover what it teaches about answering God’s call, trusting Him in desperate situations, receiving grace after failure, and learning to share God’s compassion for…
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Election Season Group Prayer Guide
Christian Election Prayer Guide: Updated for the 2026 Midterm Elections Election seasons can bring uncertainty, strong opinions, division, and concern about the future. They can also remind Christians of something…
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Free Church Offering Scripts to Encourage Giving and Stewardship
Free church offering scripts for Sunday services, church emails, and bulletins. Browse messages by topic and season, personalize them for your church, and use optional offering prayers.
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