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Stewards 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…
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The River by Paul Gilbertson
In John 7: 32-49, the Pharisees sent out officers to arrest Jesus. Along with the Pharisee’s officers the people themselves were divided on who they say Jesus is. They were asking if he was a Prophet or if he was Christ.
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It’s All Good…Or Is It? by Zack Fugate
We live in a world that is perpetually focused on convincing each of us that the concept of things that are considered “good” can be treated as universal and worldly. For example, think of a recent time when you have heard a person utter the words, “It’s all good…
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Reflections 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….
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Only 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…
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A Royal Priesthood by Pastor Tony
Imagine the following: A mountain stands before us. Like a fold of sheep, we had been led to a patch of green grass in the midst of a dry desert. We find ourselves in the wilderness of Sinai…
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The 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.
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Vacation 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.”
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Anxiety 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.
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You’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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