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One of the Best Explanations of Repentance I've Heard
I just recently finished reading a book by Neil Shenvi titled, “Why Believe.” I highly recommend it without reservation; it’s an incredibly well-written and helpful book.
Why You Don't Have to be a Pastor to Baptize

Why You Don't Have to be a Pastor to Baptize

August 1, 2024
by Mario Villella

If you’ve ever seen a baptism at Good News Church - that was done by someone other than Doug Davison or Mario Villella - you probably already knew that Good News doesn’t have a practice of limiting the act of baptizing only to ordained clergy.
Reasons To Quit Porn

Reasons To Quit Porn

August 7, 2024
by Mario Villella

Here are four reasons to quit porn followed by some “how to” strategies for quitting.
Music Q&A

Music Q&A

September 3, 2024
by Kennon Bickhart

Over the years we've had some music-related questions that have come up enough that I thought it would be a good idea to write out the answers and share them with everyone.
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

September 3, 2024
by Mario Villella

This is a question that pastors often get asked. And I’ll admit it’s a tough one to answer. However, I don’t think the reason it is hard to answer is because there is no answer. Rather I think that (at least) two other factors come in to play that make this a difficult question.
How Can I Know God's Will For My Life?

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life?

September 18, 2024
by Mario Villella

How can I know God’s will for my life? This is a question that pastors are frequently asked. And, in my experience, it’s usually in response to a particular situation. It’s often not asked in a general way, but rather about a specific decision.
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