Monday, October 1, 2018

50 Gift Ideas for Ministers

October is officially called "Ministry Appreciation Month," but you don't need a holiday to show your appreciation for all the work your minister does for you and your church family. Right now, Dayspring Cards and Gifts is offering 25% off with the code "FAMILY" in honor of Ministry Appreciation Month. Here are a few examples of items you might consider as a gift for your minister. For more gift selections, visit the Dayspring website here.

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50 Gift Ideas for Ministers

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Discerning the Times: Culture, Compromise, and Contending for the Truth

Discerning the Times: Standing Firm in Faith in a Compromising World

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 (NIV)

We live in a time when truth is often blurred, faith is challenged, and cultural pressures call believers to compromise. As the world grows increasingly loud with conflicting voices, it has never been more important for Christians to stand firm in biblical truth — to be both discerning and courageous in living out their faith.

That’s why I created Discerning the Times: Culture, Compromise, and Contending for the Truth, a free 4-week Bible study guide designed to help you strengthen your spiritual discernment and walk confidently in God’s truth — even when the world says otherwise.

Why This Bible Study Is Needed

Many believers are asking hard questions:

How can I stay grounded in biblical truth?
How do I recognize what’s true and what’s false in today’s culture and even in the church?
How can I walk in truth without becoming harsh, fearful, or silent?

This study was written to help answer those questions through Scripture, reflection, and prayer. Each lesson will challenge you to see the world through the lens of God’s Word rather than the shifting opinions of culture.

What’s Included in This Free 4-Week Study

When you subscribe to the Abundant Family Living newsletter, you’ll receive a downloadable, printable Bible study that includes:

✨ 4 in-depth weekly lessons centered on spiritual discernment
✨ Topical Scripture breakdowns for deeper study
✨ Journal and prayer prompts to help you apply what you learn
✨ Group discussion questions for church, small group, or family use
✨ Bonus Printable: The Discernment Checklist — a quick reference guide for identifying truth and deception

Each week focuses on a key spiritual theme that will help you recognize deception, walk in love, and stand firm in truth with grace and wisdom.

A Glimpse Inside the Study

Week 1: Standing Firm in Faith in a Compromising World

Explore how cultural pressure and spiritual compromise can erode faith — and learn how to stay rooted in God’s Word rather than the world’s standards.

Week 2: The Rise of Relativism

Discover why “your truth” is not the truth. This lesson exposes the modern lie that truth is subjective and guides believers to anchor their faith in the unchanging truth of God’s Word (John 17:17).

Week 3: Truth in Love — Boldness Without Bitterness

Learn how to speak truth with grace. Jesus modeled perfect balance — He was full of both grace and truth (John 1:17). This week teaches believers to stand boldly without harshness or fear.

Week 4: The Armor of God — Discernment in Action

See the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11) not just as spiritual protection, but as divine tools for discernment. Each piece of armor helps you recognize and resist deception in daily life.

Why Discernment Matters Today

Deception doesn’t always come in obvious forms. Sometimes it sounds loving, tolerant, or progressive — but anything that contradicts God’s Word is not truth. True discernment means aligning our hearts with Scripture, not with culture.

As believers, we’re called to “test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). When we walk in discernment, we can stand strong in faith, protect our families from deception, and shine God’s light into a dark world.

Get Your Free Bible Study Guide

This 4-week printable Bible study — Discerning the Times: Culture, Compromise, and Contending for the Truth — is free for all newsletter subscribers at Abundant Family Living.

When you subscribe, you’ll instantly receive access to the downloadable guide, along with future devotionals, family faith resources, and printables designed to help you grow closer to God and strengthen your family’s walk of faith.

Subscribe today to get your free Bible study guide and start discerning the times with Biblical wisdom and courage.

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Monday, October 1, 2018