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What Is the Great Commission? Meaning, Context and Modern Application
What is the Great Commission? Explore its biblical meaning, Matthew 28 context, purpose, importance and how Christians can live it out today.

11/12/2026

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The Mindful Ego

The Mindful Ego

We tend to associate ego with a personal superiority complex or inflated sense of self-esteem. Read more about ego here.

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Trending Faith: What is the Point of the Old Testament?

Trending Faith: What is the Point of the Old Testament?

GCU Pastor and Dean of Students Tim Griffin and College of Theology Dean Jason Hiles discuss the purpose of the Old Testament in this week’s Trending Faith.

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Trending Faith: What is the Purpose of Communion?

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Trending Faith: Why is There Hatred for Christians?

When we have a loving and forgiving God, why is there such a hatred for Christians? Learn more on this week’s Trending Faith.

11/10/2015

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Trending Faith: Behind the Scenes with Pastor Tim

GCU Campus Pastor Tim Griffin explains his various roles on campus and why Trending Faith is so applicable to students.

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Weekly Devotional: Fruit of the Spirit – Joy

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Spiritually speaking, our joy cannot be lost or forgotten about. Read more here.

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