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Brad Merchant is an avid reader, tweeter at @brad_merchant, and blogger (www.bradmerchantblog.com). He is the Author of Mentoring Like Jesus: How To Make Discipleship A Part Of Everyday Life (Warner Press, 2017). ...more

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Encouragement: A Neglected Spiritual Practice

When was the last time you neglected something?

Perhaps it was cleaning the house, taking the dog on a walk, getting the car serviced, or like me, neglecting to go to the dentist for three years only to find out when you go that you have more cavities than you have fingers (true story).

In my experience, one of the most neglected practices and disciplines in the Christian life is biblical encourag Read more of this blog post »

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