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Growing in The Word: How to Pray The Bible
We're continuing in our series of posts about how to grow in God's Word in the new year. In this arcticle, we'll consider how to respond in prayer to what we're reading in our Bibles.
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Traveling Supplies for Romans
A curated list of resources that I have found helpful in my life and study of this great letter. Think of these like traveling supplies that will help us along the journey.
Keep Reading Growing in The Word: How to Read The Bible
Want to get better at reading your Bible this year? Here are some principles for better reading along with some tips to help you get through your whole Bible in 2026.
Keep Reading Growing in The Word: Why We Should Read The Bible
The first in a series of posts about how to grow in God's Word. Why should we read our Bibles and what should we expect to get out of them? Paul gives us some very good answers in his second letter to Timothy.
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Advent Resources
Resources to deepen your understanding of Christology (the doctrine of Christ) during this Advent season
Keep ReadingPrayer by George Herbert
As we think about what it means to be a church devoted to prayer, we must understand the great privilege it is to pray.
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A Prayer from Psalm 50
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 49
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 48
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 47
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 46
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 45
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading A Prayer from Psalm 44
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
Keep Reading Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: A Prayer from Psalm 42 and 43
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon.
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How the Church Helped a Sheep in Need
"I needed to inhale the aroma of Christ so that I could exhale peace and joy in Him. That's what I found at The Trails Church, and I hope our church can continue to be that for every sheep that needs a home."
Keep Reading How the Church Helped Me Love the Bible
"Because our God is a beautiful, glorious, and powerful redeemer, we must expect Him to shape us through His Word. The Trails helped me love the Word again by showing me its value and its purpose while treating it rightly with reverence and honor. My prayer is that we may keep doing the same as we lead others to Him."
Keep Reading How the Church Helped Me Love the Church
"Through leaving, finding a new place to belong, and overcoming the obstacles to find that belonging, I fell more in love with the broader Church and the local body of believers known as The Trails Church."
Keep Reading How the Church Helped Our Family
"The Trails Church serves our families well because it invites everyone in the family to see the beauty of what we treasure: Christ Himself. Rather than merely watching or entertaining kids, The Trails is one of those churches that supports parents in discipling them."
Keep Reading How The Church Helped Me Love Jesus
"I love Jesus Christ because I got to know him. And I came to know Him through His people sharing His Word with me."
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Keeping Christ in Christmas
Gabe Boyd encourages us with three simple steps on how to worship at home with family and friends this Christmas Day.
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Grace That is Greater
Beth Godi shares how Paul Tripp's book is helping her model the grace of Christ to her family, and not rely so much on the Law to do what it cannot do.
Keep Reading Don't Settle for Moralism
Tami Burnett shares how Paul Tripp's book has helped her focus on the heart, rather than settling for moralistic success.
Keep ReadingLegacies of Faith: 5 Church History Books for Kids
5 books that will help introduce church history to your kids and teens!
Keep Reading A Mercy-Full Parent
Andy Hagg shares how Paul Tripp's book on parenting has helped him reflect on being a mercy-full parent.
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A Wealth of Resources: 3 Book Series for Kids
3 book series that will help you shape your kids!
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Reflecting on Rest with Richard Baxter
The Saints Everlasting Rest is a book reflecting on Heaven by a man who thinks he’s about to be in Heaven. In this review, Josh Stewart explains how this book helps us embrace the practice of biblical meditation for the sake of mission.
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Help Me Measure My Days: A Prayer from Psalm 39
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, is a prayer from Psalm 39.
Keep Reading Do Not Forsake Me: A Prayer from Psalm 38
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 38 models how to confess sin in a way that relies on the Lord's goodness.
Keep Reading We Will Take Refuge in You: A Prayer from Psalm 37
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 37 reminds us to treasure the Lord instead of envy the wicked.
Keep Reading Your Lovingkindness: A Prayer from Psalm 36
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 36 helps us praise God for His lovingkindness!
Keep Reading Great is the Lord Who Delights in Our Welfare: A Prayer from Psalm 35
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 35 helps us run to God when the world hates us.
Keep Reading Taste and See That the Lord is Good: A Prayer from Psalm 34
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 34 helps us enjoy God in the midst of troubles.
Keep Reading Let Your Steadfast Love Be Upon Us: A Prayer from Psalm 33
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 33 teaches us that the Lord is our help and shield!
Keep Reading Blessed is the One Whose Sin is Forgiven: A Prayer from Psalm 32
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 32 reminds us of the joy of being forgiven!
Keep Reading Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit: A Prayer from Psalm 31
Follow along each week as we share a prayer based on the Psalm from Sunday's sermon. This week, Psalm 31 teaches us how to entrust ourselves to God's sovereign, loving rule!
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Why Should We Care About Writing?
Most of our days are full of reading and writing emails, social media posts, and text messages, but when's the last time you thought of writing as a way to make disciples? The Bible and church history show that God has ordained writing as an important ministry tool, and I think it’s time for the local church to reclaim this tool for the sake of the gospel.
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Announcing The Trails Church
The Trails Church is a new church plant, launching this fall in Celina, TX.
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