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In the first chapter of Mark, we see Jesus calling the first disciples… four anglers…Andrew, Peter, then James and John. “Follow me” was a challenging call! Jesus wanted these men toabandon all, to surrender their wills and join Him in His mission. The story caused me to stop and ponder, “What were they willing to …
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Post by Craig Morgan* Every year families gather for Fourth of July’s where we grill hot dogs, swim in the lake, and make memories. There’s no doubt that this year will look a little differently than the prior years. Although we can’t see each other in close proximity like before, it will still bring its …
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<LISTEN> Whatever else we observe about the life of Jesus, we know this to be true: at every moment, Jesus modeled what it looks like to live as God’s Son. It was the bedrock of his life that allowed him to become the cornerstone of restoration for all of mankind. It’s amazing to think that …
I heard Dr. Brain Loritts interview yesterday and highly recommend it to to every Christ follower in America, and to anyone who is seeking answers to the challenges in our world today. [Click on image above to watch.] After listening, please let me know what you think; thank you.
The riots in our cities this past two weeks are a saddening site, as was the senseless killing of George Floyd. The safety of many are at risk. We know only the hand of God can intervene and stop the evil and chaos. Pray is needed more than ever. And we know it does make …
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A Jesus Film Project board member shared the following story last week: "A good friend from our church, Jessica,* who is Filipino, shared the JESUS film last night via Zoom with her friend Kim (age 18). Kim is Vietnamese and was attending an English class at our church. (Our small group had been praying for …
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You’ve probably heard it said, “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” This is a quote from Jesus, but does it mean God wants all of our giving to be anonymous? “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” You’ve probably heard people say this. You …
https://www.youtube.com/user/jesusfilm I invite you to intercede for our Muslim neighbors on May 19th and 20th, a day known in the Islamic calendar as the "Night of Power." You likely know that for many Muslims, this night is special because they believe their destiny for the next year is set by how earnestly they pray. Many will stay awake the entire night, …
You have probably heard the saying, “We have met the enemy, and he is us!” It is actually a parody of William Henry Harrison’s quote after his victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." Cartoonist Walt Kelly applied the quote to his comic character Pogo, and as it …
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