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The Courage to Be Known
August 16th, 2026
The goal is not vulnerability for vulnerability’s sake. The goal is formation—becoming more whole and mature in Christ through the prayers, wisdom, correction, encouragement, and presence of His peopl...  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Authentic Love: Living the Gospel
September 6th, 2025
Authentic love also shows up in action—through honoring one another, persevering with patience, keeping hope alive, praying for each other, meeting needs, and practicing hospitality....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Gifted for a Purpose: One Body, Many Members
August 30th, 2025
So, how do you discover your gift? Start with self-examination: What do you enjoy? What needs do you notice? What seems effective when you do it? Then step out and serve....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Small Groups Just Aren't My Thing
September 8th, 2022
When I do take inventory and consider the example and commands of Jesus, I am fully compelled to engage in small group life once more. You see, no matter what excuses I come up with or discomforts I m...  Read More
by Tori VanderPloeg

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Who Gets to Define What Is Right?
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 2026
 January
Living Sacrifice: Preparing the Way for JesusWhat Is Truly NeededFirst Things FirstOne Thing is Needed
 February
What The Lord RequiresWhat God Looks ForEverything You NeedWhat Is Needed Now
 March
The Tree That Took LifeLiving East of EdenThe Tree That Bore a CurseFrom Palms to the Garden
 April
When the Story Doesn’t End the Way You HopedA Cracked FoundationWhen It Was SimpleWhen God Is Still Working… But Something Is Off
 May
Order in the Middle of the StormFrom Fearful Faith to Foolish ConfidenceAfter the VictoryThe King No One Asked For
 June
When Passion Replaces DiscernmentThe Loose CannonDon't Settle for OrdinaryWhen Faith Becomes Custom-Made
 July
How Low Can God’s People Go?Has It Come to This?When “Good Enough” Wasn’t the End of the StoryWho Gets to Define What Is Right?What Is Your Next Yes?
 August
Belonging Grows When Presence Becomes a PatternWhen the Soul Gets TiredThe Courage to Be Known
 2025
 January
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
 December
When Peace has a NameThe Shout of JoyThe Cry of Love
 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
 January
Just Do ItOne New Thing
 March
Sacrifice
 2022
 May
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 Life

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