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Easter Tips
For Pastors
Our Good Friday services have developed into a significant part of our church calendar, and Easter Sunday is our largest gathering of the year. I have learned a lot about myself and how I best work through such a busy and blessed time, so here is some advice I would give to other pastors. (9 Minutes/1600 Words)
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Generosity
From the Archives
“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”
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God In The Equation
(1 Samuel 2:9)
Hannah had been childless for many years. In a society which saw infertility as a curse from God, Hannah fell into despair. She cried out to God, continually asking him for a son. Eventually, her heart became aligned with God’s. She vowed to give God her son if he blessed her with one. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreNow we come back to this word from Paul. Wives are to submit to their own husbands (not all men). In Christian marriage, the wife should respectfully submit to her husband. As we observed in our last post, these words present a challenge to the modern reader. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
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More Than Donkeys
1 Samuel 9: 9-20
Saul had no idea. God wanted him, having chosen him to become the first king of Israel. God had plans for Saul’s life, but Saul puttered along in search of his father’s lost donkeys. Eventually, Samuel interrupted Saul’s quest. He announced he had a prophetic word for Saul. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
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How Are We Made In God's Image?
From the Archives
The Bible teaches mankind was made in God's image. When we sinned the image was tarnished. Still, we were made in His image.
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Exalting God's Faithfulness To The Next Generation
From the Archives
“During this Christmas and New Year season, as we reflect on the year and prepare to enter a new one, I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.
This is often a special time of year when our daily rhythms are more relaxed and our hearts and minds are especially open to the Spirit. May these days of wonder and joy be filled with love and light for you and your loved ones.”
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God Is Home Base
From the Archives
God does not tire. Too often we think of God like we think of ourselves. We drain. We fatigue. But God is not as man. His energy is infinite, unwavering, and unlimited.
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Mary, Favored By God
Luke 1:28, 30
3 Minutes / 600 Words
Read morePopular notion says one must find themselves before they enter into marriage. Our society has increasingly viewed marriage as a sign of arrival, rather than a right of passage. People see marriage as something you do once you have gotten your life together. However, the Christian church views sanctification as the sign of arrival, but marriage as one of many potential paths to get there. (7 Minutes/900 Words)
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