The Kingdom of Heaven is full of things that challenge our conventional wisdom. God doesn’t calculate things quite the way we do. In fact, Jesus often drives home the point…
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Money is a powerful thing. It makes a lot of promises and often times, it can back up those promises- at least for a time. Jesus knows our hearts and…
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Covenant or contract? What’s the difference? Marriage is the union of two people- forever inseperable. So what happens when divorce starts to feel like the best option? That’s what the Pharisees wanted…
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Our stories aren’t ours to hide and protect, but God writes our story so that we can share it. On Super Bowl Sunday, former NFL defensive linemen Anthony Toribio shares…
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What story is your life telling? What are your core truths that drive that story? For those that follow Christ, our story must be about more than just ourselves. The…
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When all is said and done, what will your story be? Everyday we have pressures, inside and out, that are trying to shape our story. Those pressures are pushing us…
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The stories of scripture are powerful pictures of how God takes ordinary people and shows them extraordinary grace. Those stories God has given us will always be our foundation, but…
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Nicodemus was a man of considerable power and knowledge. “The Teacher of Israel,” is what Jesus called him, yet he knew Jesus was something more than just a teacher. He…
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January 1st- A day loaded with so much potential and so much hope. As we start 2017, what are the things that we set before us as goals? How can…
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The Christmas Story is one that has inspired and comforted people for thousands of years. We often think of the shepherds, the wise men, and the manger scene. Those are…
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Mary was a young girl that is told she’s found “favor with God.” Certainly we can look back on the Christmas story and understand what that meant, but she probably…
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Something about Christmas gives it a prominent place in our own stories. Some of the most vivid memories in our lives are built around this time of year. As important…
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It can be easy to lose perspective some times, especially when things get crazy around us. It can be hard to remember that our story as Christians here in America…
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Built into the very fabric of our democracy is a mechanism that enables hope for millions of people. Our ability to vote for and choose our leaders is a beautiful…
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Daniel’s story is full of twists and turns. From the height of power to the depths of the lion’s den, one thing that remained was faith. His story can help…
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Sometimes it’s good to get a little historical context in order to know how to confront today’s problems. As our American culture rapidly speeds away from Christianity, it’s helpful to…
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Trusting God When the Days are Hard and the Road is Long (written by Emily Walls) As I sat outside in the sunshine today, I noticed a little sparkling, glimmering…
Q:”How was your week?” A:”Busy.” For so many of us, the “story” of our lives is one of busyness. There’s no end to the to-do list. Somehow we know this…
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The stories of God’s strength and power are all throughout scripture, but those stories are all around us today too. The story of Pete Higgs and Renovatus is powerful and challenging….
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For Samson, his incredible gifting had become his security, but he’s not the only one that was looking for safety in all the wrong places. Jesus’s interaction with a young…
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