In the United States today, for a great many people, Christmas is the time when you put up a tree and take the kids to the mall to see Santa Claus and tell him all the things they want for gifts. For others, Christmas is a family holiday, a time when families get together, eat […]
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Our church recently went through the book of Acts together. One member of the church told me after our study of Acts, she has come to a greater appreciation for the Apostle Paul. Reading of his missionary journeys where we see his boldness in preaching and his willingness to suffer for Christ put on full
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This is part 3 in our series “Is Christianity Harmful to Society.” You can read parts 1 and 2, here and here. Has Christianity as a whole done any good for mankind? Has it been more harmful or helpful? I think given what we know about history, Christianity has had a tremendously positive impact on
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The following is a modified excerpt of a sermon preached by Pastor Josh in January of 2025. At times we erect monuments to remember things we don’t want to forget. We feel that it is so important that we want it etched in stone for everyone to see and remember whenever they pass by. Here
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Advent brings out an interesting mixture of emotions for me. On one hand, I remember the Decembers of my childhood and the anticipation of Christmas, presents, and an obscene number of cookies. As I’ve grown older, though, I’ve been initiated into “grown-up Christmas.” Finances can pinch. Weather can threaten. But more than anything, Advent is
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When we read the Bible and become engaged in God’s story of redemption, we learn some poignant lessons about God and His work on the earth. Here is a list of some of those lessons. These lessons help us to follow the Lord by faith when we wonder if He is working, because we are
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