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Joshua Branham
Josh is the Lead Pastor of Hill City Church in Boise, Idaho. He moved to Boise from Fairbanks, Alaska, to study preaching at Boise Bible College. He went on to get his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University. Josh and his wife Shaina have two daughters named Lily and Rosemary. In his spare time, Josh enjoys running, biking, skiing, and playing with his two dogs, Pippin and Willow. You can find more resources from Josh at joshuabranham.com.
How to Preach a Sermon Every Week
I remember sitting in church as a kid listening to my dad preach a sermon week after week. Over time, I worried that he would run out of material one day. After all, there are only so many chapters in the Bible! Now that I’m a pastor myself, I’ve realized that the Bible contains enough...
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Navigating the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Psalm 23 is one of the most famous passages of Scripture. You can find these poetic lines everywhere, from sermons to pop songs, tattoos to funerals. The psalm is relatable because everyone experiences pain, suffering, loss, and death. At one point or another, we inevitably ask, “How do I navigate the valley of the shadow...
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5 Tips for Multigenerational Ministry
Our church has included a mixture of ages from day one. If you attend a Sunday worship gathering, you’ll see plenty of gray hair, hear crying babies, and encounter everyone in between. It wasn’t something we were trying to create—it just happened. The fact that we were effectively reaching the next generation made our church...
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Good Pastor, Bad Parent
Katy Perry. Alice Cooper. Jessica Simpson. The Jonas Brothers. What do all these have in common? They are all pastor’s kids. Why do so many pastor’s kids turn out weird or wild? You’ve probably met someone who fits one of the two opposite stereotypes. The first caricature is the sheltered Christian. This child can quote...
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What do I do when tragedy strikes? Here are 5 action steps.
Bad news is everywhere. It’s easy to become calloused when you hear so many tragic stories of everything going on in the world. Our hearts can’t handle the constant barrage of heartbreak. Most of us turn the channel and move on with our lives. But what do you do when tragedy strikes close to home?...
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5 Reasons to Fast
Are there compelling reasons to fast as part of our relationship with God? Here are 5 reasons you should try this spiritual practice. Fasting is a forgotten spiritual discipline in many Christian circles today. The main reason people don’t fast is that fasting is not fun. Why would anyone willingly give up food for God?...
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So, You Want to Spend More Time With God?
Is more time with God something you wish you had more of, but you’re just so busy? Here are 5 tips for spending more time with God for busy people. When your schedule fills up, what’s the first thing to go? If you’re honest, you might admit that spiritual practices usually face the chopping block....
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Top 10 Quotes from Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer wrote the book Live No Lies to give us tools to overcome the three enemies of our souls: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Joshua Branham gives his top 10 quotes from this important book. I just finished reading John Mark Comer’s new book, Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the...
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How to Pray When You Don’t Know How You Feel
“How are you feeling?” If you’re like me, you might be tempted to give a short, one-word answer to that question. When I get home from work, my wife will often ask me how I’m doing. If the day went well, I’d say things like good, great, or fine. If the day didn’t go well, I...
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Learning to Pray: Yield (Part 4 of P.R.A.Y.)
Prayer is more challenging than we’d like to admit. At its most basic elements, prayer is having a conversation with God. Sounds easy enough. But what if you don’t know what to say? What if you never hear anything from God? What if you get distracted? It’s easy to see where things fall apart. We...
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Learning to Pray: Ask (Part 3 of P.R.A.Y.)
Prayer is more challenging than we’d like to admit. At its most basic elements, prayer is having a conversation with God. Sounds easy enough. But what if you don’t know what to say? What if you never hear anything from God? What if you get distracted? It’s easy to see where things fall apart. We...
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Learning to Pray: Rejoice (Part 2 of P.R.A.Y.)
Prayer is more challenging than we’d like to admit. At its most basic elements, prayer is having a conversation with God. Sounds easy enough. But what if you don’t know what to say? What if you never hear anything from God? What if you get distracted? It’s easy to see where things fall apart. We...
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Learning to Pray: Pause (Part 1 of P.R.A.Y.)
Prayer is more challenging than we’d like to admit. At its most basic elements, prayer is having a conversation with God. Sounds easy enough. But what if you don’t know what to say? What if you never hear anything from God? What if you get distracted? It’s easy to see where things fall apart. We...
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The Bible Is Better Than Broccoli
My kids hate eating broccoli. I know it’s not the color green, because they love avocado. No matter how much I try to reason with them, they won’t eat it. According to a 2019 Barna study, less than half of American Christians read the Bible consistently. We know that Bible reading is good for us...
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Gardening and Spiritual Growth
Last year I built a 4’ x 8’ raised garden bed in the backyard. Other than watching countless YouTube videos of people discussing their secret soil formulas and watering schedules, I talked to my good friend and mentor Danny for advice. Danny grew up on a farm and always had a flourishing garden. His backyard...
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