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“Why I Thank God”
Several years ago, a man I came to deeply admire introduced me to a song that has shaped my life ever since. I was at his house for a cookout, and he started telling me […]
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The Church: Hypocrites and hope… Why Being Part of a Local Church Still Matters
Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I saw a meme that said, “The church is not full of hypocrites… there’s always room for one more.” True. Not only is it true, but it is strangely […]
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Raising faithful kids in a hostile culture
As a pastor and parent, I often hear the same question phrased a dozen different ways: “How can I raise my kids to follow Jesus in today’s world?” The concern is real – and justified. […]
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God is bigger than we might imagine
I have recently become a fan of the series, “Doctor Who”, and, so far, I’ve gotten through a bit of the sixth season. If you are a fan of this show, you will remember that […]
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Two things I’ve learned by Noor Patel
There are only two things I’ve learned in religion class. Only two things that have been taught to me repeatedly. Only two things that I’m not forgetting anytime soon. Only two things that you should […]
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Does God love me?
Every week, I encounter people who want to know if God loves them. Sometimes I wonder about that myself. Does God love me, really? The truth is that, yes, God loves you dearly. Your life […]
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Living in the “Big 3” helps people stay strong and faithful
This jet called “2024” is coming in for a landing, and BOY has it has been a bumpy flight! The turbulence of an election season often leaves us feeling grieved, stressed, perplexed, and trapped in […]
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Goodness in the land of the living
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14 […]
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Godstock 31: The Sound
Each year since 1993, on the weekend after Labor Day, the people of Hillvue Heights Church have invited their families, friends, and neighbors to Barren River Lake State Park to hear the Gospel of Jesus. […]
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Living out faith in difficult times – The role of faith in life’s journey
In the Gospels of Matthew 14, Mark 6:14-20, and Luke 3:18-20, we encounter the story of John the Baptist, a man of unwavering faith and conviction. John was the forerunner of Jesus, preaching repentance and […]