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The Most Restful Work–Pastor Paul Linzmeier
We all have “that” job that we fantasize about and have the tendency to compare others’ jobs and corresponding perks, looking for the most restful work with the greatest reward…
Continue ReadingWhat is the fear of the Lord? by Pastor Tony
The phrase “fear of the Lord” (or variations of it) is a theme that permeates the pages of Scripture, both explicitly and implicitly. From Genesis 3 when the reader…
Continue ReadingGodliness, by Rene Milner
It has always struck me as a follower of Christ that we as a body tend to throw around Words and not really know what they mean. When I was…
Continue ReadingStewards of God’s Grace by Pastor Paul
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins…
Continue ReadingReflections on 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 by Pastor Bennett
In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul is unwavering in his commitment to proclaim Christ, and to not “lose heart” while doing it. He says, “What we proclaim is….
Continue ReadingOnly One True Kingdom by Jim Nelson
In January, our whole family had an amazing trip to Disney World. We went to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studio, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom. Lynn and I then took some time to reflect on the trip with a few thoughts…
Continue ReadingThe Word- John 1:1-5 by Rene Milner
The Word is near you. He is a light to your feet and a lamp onto your path. He is written down that you may believe (accept) and that believing you may have life in His name. Often as our Christian life lengthens we read things in the Bible and it is so well known and the words so well believed that we forget to really think about it.
Continue ReadingVacation by Greg Mattson
“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth I desire besides you. My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and portion forever.”
Continue ReadingAnxiety by Paul Gilbertson
1 Peter 5: 6-7 says Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Continue ReadingYou’re a Youth Leader…Yes, YOU! by Pastor Bennett
New Life made a prayerful shift in ministry focus within this past year: we transitioned from a traditional youth ministry approach to a more holistic and integrated approach to discipleship with youth.
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