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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From our earliest days, we’re taught to showcase our strength and hide our weakness. In every aspect of our lives, strength is celebrated and weaknesses are viewed with shame and…
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Gideon’s name is found in Hebrews 11 (the “Hall of Fame of Faith”) alongside others like Abraham, Noah, and Moses, but is Gideon really a man to emulate? Was his…
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(Blog Note: Welcome to the Providence Church blog. This blog, primarily for Elders and staff, is designed to challenge, teach, and encourage the people of Providence. We encourage you to…
The will to survive is an instinct that is inherent in all of us. It motivates us, sharpens us, and ultimately rules us. Unfortunately, it can lie to us too….
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David’s greatness was known throughout Israel and beyond. But what made David great? We run to his accomplishments and victories, but God defines greatness in other ways. The story of…
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Sometimes you walk into a problem before you know you’ve got one. Other times- you’re warned and yet you go anyway. Such was the choice the nation of Israel made…
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Why would an objectively successful and definitively powerful army commander want things in his life to change? He had everything the world says we need and should want, but Naaman…
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Day-by-day we are all writing our story. This is true of us and it’s true of Providence as well. As we have now become an independent church (no longer a…
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