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Mar 29, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Do I Need to Guard What I See and Hear?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: Brothers and sisters, continue to think […]

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Mar 28, 2022 18:30pm

The Torn Veil

Traditionally, a bride, adorned in her white wedding gown, would have a veil covering her face as she walked down […]

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Mar 28, 2022 08:00am

What I’ve Learned From a Lifetime of Ministry

Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.

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Mar 27, 2022 08:00am

What Can A Child Teach Adults?

When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.

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Mar 26, 2022 08:00am

Are You Headed Toward or Away From Him?

We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.

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Mar 25, 2022 18:30pm

Shine Your Light

I’ve always been afraid of the dark. I’ll turn the light off in the room only to run and jump […]

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Mar 25, 2022 08:00am

The Commercial of Our Lives

As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?

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Mar 24, 2022 18:30pm

A Seat at the Table

The table. It’s a place where families gather to share a meal and talk about their day. It’s the spot […]

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Mar 24, 2022 08:00am

Let’s Just Be Honest

It you’re a child of God, there should be no guilt, shame, or condemnation for having human emotions. Take them all to Him.

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Mar 23, 2022 18:30pm

Created for a Purpose

What is your favorite invention? Microwave? Flashlight? Yeti cup? Sunscreen? Computer? Air conditioner? There are a gazillion things I love […]

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Mar 23, 2022 08:00am

One of Those Things On the “I Can’t Do This” List

How does a Christian family deal with the pain, anger, and disappointment of teen pregnancy?

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Mar 22, 2022 18:30pm

Cheerful Giver

After church on Sundays, my niece and I would get to hang out. I would tell her she had $10 […]

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Mar 22, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Did God Make Me This Way?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: I will praise You because I […]

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Mar 21, 2022 18:30pm

Called to Teach

Teaching is a higher calling, wouldn’t you agree? I think every parent who has been thrown into the world of […]

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Mar 21, 2022 08:00am

How’s Your Soul?

To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.

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Mar 20, 2022 08:00am

How’s Your I-Sight?

If you’re not allowing Jesus to guide your path, you will not see the people he wants you to reach.

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Mar 19, 2022 08:00am

Understanding the Enemy

God protects us from harm and guides our understanding.

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Mar 18, 2022 18:30pm

Indescribable Beauty

It’s hard to capture into words what the eyes behold and the heart feels. I’ve seen some beautiful things in […]

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Mar 18, 2022 08:00am

New Standards Don’t Honor God

Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.

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Mar 17, 2022 18:30pm

Commitment and Covenant

Next week, my husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage. It seems so much longer, and yet at […]

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Mar 17, 2022 08:00am

When Winning Really Means Losing

Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.

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Mar 16, 2022 18:30pm

All Nations

We booked a cab ride into Hopkins from our hotel in Belize. It was the closest town so we thought […]

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Mar 16, 2022 08:00am

A Sad Substitute For the Real Thing

As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.

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Mar 15, 2022 18:30pm

The Big Picture

When I finally saw the image within the words, I couldn’t unsee it. Do you know what I’m talking about? […]

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Mar 15, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Overcoming with God’s Word

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Lord, help me be on my […]

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Mar 15, 2022 08:00am

What Super Bowl Commercials Reveal About Culture

The world says there’s a new way to abundant life, but God says only He makes all things new.

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Mar 14, 2022 18:30pm

Falsely Accused

In the movie The Green Mile, John Coffey is in prison for a crime he did not commit. Why? Because […]

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Mar 14, 2022 08:00am

Taking Down the Walls of Hurt

Trusting God and following his will can tear the walls of hurt and betrayal.

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Mar 13, 2022 08:00am

Remove. Replace. Reboot.

If what you say comes from your heart, take an inventory of the words and be honest with yourself.

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Mar 12, 2022 08:00am

Hear His Voice Above the Noise

How, then, do we pray when the world is in chaos?

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Mar 11, 2022 18:30pm

Honor Your Father and Mother

As children, we would sing a little song about a baby bumble bee. “Oh, I’m taking home a baby bumble […]

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Mar 11, 2022 08:00am

Practice: Part of God’s Playbook

Let your actions and choices reflect what it says in God’s “playbook.”

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Mar 10, 2022 18:30pm

Just Breathe

Just breathe. There’s a song by Johnny Diaz that talks about the crazy, busy lives we lead and how beautiful […]

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Mar 10, 2022 08:00am

The Life-Changing GOSPEL

Let God use you, no matter what stage of life you’re in, to bring someone to the foot of the cross.

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Mar 09, 2022 18:30pm

One of These and A Few of Those…

One of these and a few of those… Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is a poor […]

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Mar 09, 2022 08:00am

What is God’s Proper Place?

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The chaos of our lives and desire to take care of our people can prevent us from reflecting on God.

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Mar 08, 2022 18:30pm

Who Is Most Important?

I love schedules and plans. I love making out my to-do list for the day. There’s a certain feeling of […]

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Mar 08, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Overcome Your Doubts and Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “God has not given me a […]

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Mar 07, 2022 18:30pm

A Holy People

Anytime I hear the word “peculiar”, I immediately think of Alice in Wonderland. I can just hear Alice saying, “how […]

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Mar 07, 2022 08:00am

Deconstructing Your Christianity

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

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Mar 06, 2022 08:00am

He Who Began a Good Work

We are God’s incomplete masterpiece and the Artist is faithfully working in us to the end.

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Mar 05, 2022 08:00am

Concerns of the Heart

Is your heart condition one of loving and serving others and a testament to a surrendered life?

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Mar 04, 2022 18:30pm

Let Go and Let God

What is your weakness? I ask students this question often to help them prepare for interviews. It’s one of the […]

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Mar 04, 2022 08:00am

Lay Down That Offense

Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.

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Mar 03, 2022 18:30pm

Water from the Rocks

When I was a kid, we had a magician come to our school. Bart Rockett. It was one of the […]

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Mar 03, 2022 08:00am

Your Spiritual Wake Up Call

If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.

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Mar 02, 2022 18:30pm

Songs of Praise

What’s your favorite song? Music has such a deep way of reaching into those secret, hidden places in our hearts […]

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Mar 02, 2022 08:00am

Are You a CEO Christian?

Why has the term “Christian” become watered down and meaningless today?

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Mar 01, 2022 18:30pm

Dry Ground

We love living on the river. It’s a beautiful place and there’s always something to do. But, the river rises […]

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Mar 01, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Face Your Fears

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “I will be strong and courageous. […]

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