Posts with the tag “encouragement”

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Eight Words.
May 19th, 2022
As I read those words, it felt like my heavenly Father picked me up, pulled me close, and tenderly wiped away the dirt and debris. And then He continued to speak not just words of hope, but words of...  Read More
by Tori VanderPloeg
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Cynthia
May 12th, 2022
I learn afresh and anew each spring that even after a challenging, dry, season of my life, there is reason to raise my heart and my hands to the Resurrected Christ who gave His life to fulfill the law...  Read More
by Tori VanderPloeg

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The Final Word: Strengthened by the Gospel
November 8th, 2025
Partnership in the Gospel: Generosity & Prayer
November 1st, 2025
Ambassadors of Christ: Called to Proclaim
October 25th, 2025
United in Hope: Living to Please Others
October 18th, 2025
What Matters Most: Pursuing Peace and Building Up
October 11th, 2025

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 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 Gospel
 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 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
 December
Celebrating the UnexpectedI Failed My Goals, So Why Even Bother to Set New Ones?
 2020
 July
CSAThe GardenerSourdoughProzac
 November
Invest & InviteSomethings Just Aren't 'Old Fashioned'F-BombThe Litmus Test of Friendship
 December
Jesus Yes. Church No.

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