If you ever want to have an awesome conversation about real life stuff like how to process the word of God and apply it to your day to day life…just go and hang out with the interns and leaders of student ministry! That’s exactly what I had the privilege of doing. As we talked about our core practice of read…
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Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of our Savior…God bursting onto the scene in the flesh. Yet our preparations often focus on presents, decorations, parties, and food. We get stressed out about how many presents the kids are getting, which family members or co-workers we should buy things for, and how we are going to pay for…
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Busy. That’s the word we often use when describing life these days. It’s no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed when it comes to thinking about how we might serve community. I recently caught up with one particular group that is very busy indeed…Studio 56! These 5th and 6th graders have so much going on in their lives! School, sports,…
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We all have people in our lives that we want to love well. But sometimes it can be a challenge to figure out what would be meaningful to them. Do you feel like you struggle to find just the right thing that will make help people feel cared for and make their day? There is a secret to making them…
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The other day a friend of mine shared how disconnected they felt. It was surprising, considering how much constant contact this person has with the world on a given day. How could they feel so lonely surrounded by so many people? Why did their interactions seem to create distance rather than cultivate the meaningful connections that their heart and soul…
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A ship was sinking in the middle of a storm. The captain called out to the crew and said, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes sir! I know how to pray!” The captain responded, “Wonderful! You pray while the rest of us put on life jackets…we’re one short!” When we are navigating…
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“Hope is nothing else than the expectations of those things which faith has believed to have been truly promised by God.” -John Calvin It is tempting to look at our circumstances to determine truth rather than look to Jesus, especially as we find ourselves dealing with unmet expectations. Our personal experiences can leave us frustrated and we’re left wondering if God…
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