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A Different Kind of Christmas
Every year when Advent rolls around, I find myself feeling two things at the same time: excitement and exhaustion. Excitement because I genuinely love this season—the lights, the music, the food, the traditions. And exhaustion because somewhere along the way,… Continue reading
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Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your… Continue reading
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Faith Under Fire: The Integrity We’ve Lost
If you want to know who someone really is, don’t look at their public statements—look at what they do when their reputation or comfort is on the line. That’s where real character shows up. Daniel’s story from the lions’ den… Continue reading
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Facing Giants: Finding Courage in a Fearful World
We love the story of David and Goliath. It’s one of the few Bible stories that even people outside the church still recognize. It’s become our go-to image for the underdog. We like that story. But I wonder if we’ve… Continue reading
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When We Forget the Seas God Has Parted
If you’ve ever felt stuck you know the panic that sets in when every direction looks impossible. That’s where Moses and the Israelites were in Exodus 14, the Red Sea in front of them, Pharaoh’s army behind them. It looked… Continue reading
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Called From the Fire: When Excuses Keep Us from Following God
Let’s be honest. Most Christians are great at making excuses. When life presses in and God nudges us toward something uncomfortable, helping someone in need, forgiving someone who hurt us, speaking up when silence is easier, we suddenly become experts… Continue reading
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God’s Good Design
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) That first line of Scripture is a radical claims. If you can believe that, it makes it easier to believe the rest. It says there is a God.… Continue reading
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Work Worth Doing
Labor Day was meant to honor work, the dignity of labor and the worth of workers. But in reality, we’ve turned it into little more than a three-day weekend, a chance to grill burgers or get in one last summer… Continue reading
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Where Else Would We Go?
Sometimes following Jesus feels like signing up for something without reading the fine print. At first, it sounds exciting—hope, forgiveness, new life. But then you discover that Jesus isn’t selling comfort. He’s offering Himself. That’s what happened in John 6.… Continue reading
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Abiding in Jesus in a World of Noise
Most of us live off spiritual “snacks.” A quick verse from our Bible app, a short prayer before bed, maybe a worship song in the car on the way to work. None of that is bad, but it won’t fill… Continue reading
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