A great preacher once said, “The church is not perfect, but woe to the man who finds pleasure in pointing out her imperfections! Christ loved his church, and let us do the same.” The question is, Why does Christ love the church so much? And how can you cultivate that same love?

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What is your pastor’s most important role in society? Is it to build an online brand . . . make a popular podcast . . . create a successful blog? Having a media presence can be helpful, but what should be his primary objective?

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If you ask a handful of contemporary church leaders why people love being in their congregations, they might mention things like . . . great music, friendly people, and an enjoyable atmosphere. Those are great things, but should those be the main elements your church leaders focus on?

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Here’s a question for you: What is your pastor’s primary responsibility? And how do you evaluate how well he’s doing at that task? You may just get a whole new perspective on what your pastor does week in and week out.

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When a runner gets into the starting blocks and waits for the gun . . . he’s not wondering where the finish line is. He knows the goal . . . and he keeps his eyes on the prize. What about you? Are you pursuing the right prize in your life?

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What’s harder—running well during practice . . . or running well in the actual race? Do you work better when you’re alone . . . or when someone is breathing down your neck?

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To finish the 26.2 miles of a marathon, you will definitely need some serious training. Imagine, then, what it takes to run the race that Philippians chapter 3 describes . . . a race that’s going to last the rest of your life.

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The Bible calls you to submit to Christ and become conformed to His image—to grow spiritually and keep growing. Hebrews 12 calls it . . . running the race that is set before you. But when you’re discouraged and tired, how do you stay focused and motivated to keep running hard?

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When circumstances in your life leave you discouraged . . . where can you turn in the Bible for powerful encouragement? Where can you find strength to press on?

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As you look at the world around you, perhaps your head is spinning at all the chaos . . . all the problems . . . all the wrong thinking. It seems like the world is upside-down. So how can you keep from becoming discouraged as you run the race of the Christian life?

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