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The Pastor's Blog features content created by the pastoral staff of Faith Bible Church in Joliet, IL. Our desire is to be brief and biblical, providing you with content that will cultivate your walk with Christ.

The Pastor's Blog

2 days ago
2 min

WHAT WILL GOD DO FOR US?

For Christians—this is one of those head-scratching times when it comes to knowing God’s plan. Most, if not all of us, have endured hard times before. Growin...

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The Pastor's Blog

2 days ago
2 min

THE NEXT RIGHT THING

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon There are two thoughts that made me consider what I am writing today. One is a lesson from scripture. The other is an application from...

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The Pastor's Blog

5 days ago
2 min

NEVER SAY NEVER

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon In counseling couples for marriage, I encourage them to avoid absolute terms. These are terms like: ‘always’ and ‘never’ or ‘every.’ ...

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The Pastor's Blog

6 days ago
1 min

SO YOU THINK YOUR DAY IS BAD?

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon This post is going to go in a couple different directions—so hang in there until the end... My wife has a master’s degree in Mental He...

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The Pastor's Blog

6 days ago
2 min

GRIEF MAGNIFIES EMOTIONS

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I need to offer a long introduction before I get to the point... As a pastor, I get the privilege of sharing in great events: Weddings...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

WHAT IF I AM CURED BUT NOT HEALED?

In the midst of this pandemic, many are asking, “Can someone have the virus again once they have recovered?” This is a good question, but in my very first bl...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

REFLECTING GOD'S LIGHT

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Think about this prayer: “While Jesus is representing me in heaven, may I reflect Him on earth, While He pleads my cause, may I show f...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

HOLY LAMENTING

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon My father died when I was 14. I was part of a very active youth group with a very dynamic Bible teacher. A few weeks before he died, s...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THIS DAY?

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon This is a Sunday and we have not gathered together as a church. This has happened before due to weather... That was something predicta...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

GOD SPEAKING SO WE WILL HEAR

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon When people are sick I pray that the Lord will speak in ways they might not otherwise have heard. For many of us, our lives are marked...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

BE ANXIOUS ABOUT BEING ANXIOUS

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon Part of the training for most professions involves intensely working on some essential things. For instance, while an auto mechanic ca...

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The Pastor's Blog

Mar 25
2 min

DON'T BORROW WORRY BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BORROW GRACE

By Pastor Bob DeKlavon I am not a doctor and I do not play one on TV. These will not be posts that are medical or political. What will be shared here will be...

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