Faith
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Breaking the Grip of Fear: Finding the Courage to Stand
One of the most gifted speakers in church history was a man named John Chrysostom. His preaching was so powerful that his name actually comes from a Greek word meaning “golden-tongued.” John served fearlessly in Constantinople, the capital of the… Continue reading
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In Your Corner: Becoming the Caring Community a Weary World Needs
Imagine a high-stakes boxing match in a packed arena. The lights are blazing, the crowd is roaring, and two fighters are going toe-to-toe in the center of the ring. Every single punch matters, and every round takes a physical toll.… Continue reading
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A Spiritual Legacy: Lessons from Joshua
There is a classic story told by Rus Lawson about a young pastor in Ohio who worked at a feed processing plant to make ends meet. Every night when he arrived home, covered in the heavy residue from the mill,… Continue reading
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Part 3: No Compromise: Standing Tall in a Culture of Confusion
We live in a world that loves the word “coexist.” You see the bumper stickers everywhere, blending symbols of different worldviews and religions into one message: All paths lead to heaven, so let’s just compromise on our core beliefs to… Continue reading
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Armed with the Truth: Who is the Real Jesus?
Too many people in our culture try to reinvent Jesus to fit their own agendas. They paint Him as a businessman, a political figure, or a social activist. But if we are going to boldly fight for the truth of… Continue reading
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A New Chapter
It has been 19 days since my wife and I announced to the teens and the church we serve that we will be stepping out of our roles as Youth Pastor’s and stepping into a new role as Youth Alive… Continue reading
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Psalm 73 Devotional Part 1: The Goodness of God
For months anytime my soul has “not felt right”, I have continuously be pressed to go back to Psalm 73. As I was writing some thoughts, I felt lead to share them not because I’m the best devotional writer (I’m… Continue reading
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Redemption
“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man… Continue reading
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Letter to Leah
Dear Leah, It’s been over six months since you went to heaven. I have missed you of late and I long to hold you in my arms because it’s getting to harder and harder to remember what it was like… Continue reading
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Praise in the Midst of Pain
I came across an article titled “It Is Well With My Soul”, and it reads as followed; “One of the best-loved hymns of the faith, “It Is Well with My Soul,” was written by Horatio Spafford. Mr. Spafford, a wealthy… Continue reading
