The book of Haggai was written to those who had returned from Babylonia to rebuild the destroyed temple of God. It was an encouragement and a call to rebuild amidst rubble, hope despite desolation, and believe even during times of hardship and disappointment. In verses 6 to 9, Haggai spoke of a time to come …
To Be Known More as a "Christian" Than a "Baseball Player"*
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon helped win his team their first World Series, but he would rather people remember him as a Christian more than as a baseball player. Even though Rendon** has quickly risen to be one of the top players in the league, he remains humble and prefers to be identified by …
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The risen Christ is our only hope!
Click below to hear a timely new worship song of hope from Coast Hills Community Church, Aliso Viejo, CA. "God Is In Control." by the Coast Hills Worship Team.
Good Friday :: You Need Not Say Goodbye
There's Hope coming: click on image above to watch a video message.
#Raise A Hallelujah!
Here’s how to use your heart for the lost.
A lot of churches, families, and small groups feel a burden to reach out to their community, but they’re not sure where to start. Thankfully, when you’re not exactly sure what to do next, you can always pray! Praying for your community does three things: 1. Prayer fans that ember of desire into a flame …
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19 WAYS TO CARE-FOR-YOUR-SOUL…DURING STAY-AT-HOME COVID-19
Written by Steve Macchia on Mar 22, 2020 08:07 pm 19 Ways to Care-for-your-Soul…during Stay-at-Home COVID-19 During these challenging stay-at-home days, let me encourage you to cultivate your friendship with God, deepen your friendship with the community of God, and consider ways to serve others in the name of our Triune God, our loving Father, gracious …
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Generosity in a Time of Hoarding
TREVIN WAX | MARCH 19, 2020 In a time of tumult and uncertainty, as the COVID-19 pandemic affects not only our physical welfare but also our economy and our social interactions, our tendency is to turn inward, to the safety and wellbeing of those closest to us. We tend to our families. Prudence and wisdom lead us …
An Opportunity to Grow
Austin Pryor | 03/02/20, published by Sound Mind Investing “God does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?’” Daniel 4:35 The market’s rapid pullback in late-February rekindled an emotion many investors hadn’t felt in a …
In face of crisis, trust God and carry on
Wynne Gillis, guest columnist, The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, March 15. 2020. “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (Jesus) Matthew 6:34 The Message This …
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