Posts with the tag “christmas”

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The Wisper of Hope
November 29th, 2025
The truth is that hope rarely shouts. It doesn’t demand our attention or overwhelm our thoughts. Hope whispers, and that whisper is enough to push back the darkness....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Messiah the Lord: God’s Love in Action
December 25th, 2024
This is the heart of Christmas: a love so great, so selfless, that it gave everything to rescue us....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Born to You: The Joy of Christmas
December 21st, 2024
This Christmas, let’s remember that joy isn’t something we chase; it’s someone we embrace. Jesus was born to bring us eternal joy....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Peace on Earth: The Town of David and the Prince of Peace
December 11th, 2024
When we think of peace, we often imagine the absence of conflict or a quiet moment of calm. But God’s peace is so much more. The Hebrew word shalom means wholeness, completeness, and flourishing. It e...  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Celebrating the Unexpected
December 6th, 2022
So this year, what if we stop focusing on what didn’t go our way? What if we let go of the annoyance of inconvenience? Instead of complaining, what if we celebrated the unexpected?...  Read More
by Tori VanderPloeg
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Little Drummer Boy
November 28th, 2022
What a treasure it is to worship the great King of Kings who knows us so personally! What a treasure it is to be loved by the Savior of the world who delights in simply spending time with us! When yo...  Read More
by Tori VanderPloeg

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Built on Truth That TransformsUnshakable Unity: The Foundation of the Church’s MissionThe Great Commission In Everyday LifeA Perspective That Perseveres
 February
The Gospel Changes EverythingThe Gospel: A Power That TransformsWhen the World Trades Truth for LiesWhen Judgment Comes for Us Too
 March
Religion Won’t Save You—But Jesus WillGuilty as Charged—Why We Must See Our Sin to See God’s GraceWhen the Judge Paid the FineFaith Alone: Abraham's Story, Our Story
 April
Peace with God – More Than a FeelingYou Were Born Into Adam’s Story—But You Don’t Have to Stay ThereThistles and Thorns: A Good Friday ReflectionDead to Sin, Alive to GodTrue Freedom: Choosing the Right Master
 May
The Law ExposedThe Battle Lines Are Drawn—And Every Woman CountsWhen the Struggle Is RealFrom Condemnation to AdoptionWhen Glory Feels Distant
 June
Nothing Else MattersThe Posture That Changes Everything
 July
A Life Worth FollowingFearless and FreeMercy and Mystery: When God's Plan Doesn’t Look Like OursThe Word of Faith: Salvation for AllHow Will They Hear?
 August
Grace Doesn’t QuitGrafted by GraceThe Depths of God’s WisdomLiving Sacrifices: A Life of WorshipGifted for a Purpose: One Body, Many Members
 September
Authentic Love: Living the GospelOvercoming Evil with GoodLiving Faithfully Under AuthorityThe Debt of Love and the Urgency of Holiness
 October
Stop Judging: The Weak and the StrongWhat Matters Most: Pursuing Peace and Building UpUnited in Hope: Living to Please OthersAmbassadors of Christ: Called to Proclaim
 November
Partnership in the Gospel: Generosity & PrayerThe Final Word: Strengthened by the GospelGive What You GotBecoming Last So Others Can be FirstThe Wisper of Hope
 2024
 December
Peace on Earth: The Town of David and the Prince of PeaceBorn to You: The Joy of ChristmasMessiah the Lord: God’s Love in ActionFor The Glory of God
 2023
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Just Do ItOne New Thing
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Sacrifice
 2022
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StoriesCynthiaEight Words.In The Waiting
 June
Look At MeDid God Really Say...?HoseaLet it FallQuietly Hope
 July
The Gift of FreedomStuck and Not Really Enjoying Your LifeLayers
 August
\"Unanswered Prayers\"Distraction or OpportunityDaily WorshipLessons From A Rusty Old HingeBalance
 September
Small Groups Just Aren't My ThingQuiet QuittingPushing Through the Hard Stuff: Why Humility and Hard Work are Key in Relationships
 October
ReciprocityHe Knows Our HeartsI Have The Authority
 November
Turn the Heat UpWhat Has Your AttentionLittle Drummer Boy
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Celebrating the UnexpectedI Failed My Goals, So Why Even Bother to Set New Ones?
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