Psalms of Ascent – Holiday Carols

Today we continue in our mini-series looking at the Psalms of Ascent. We all have Christmas carols that we can’t wait to sing each year. Songs that help usher us into the holiday season. While we may not have the music or melody that went with these Psalms, they nevertheless carry timeless truths that can […]

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Psalms of Accent: Heading up the Hill

We’re just weeks away from entering the holiday season. For some people, the decorating has already begun. Yet as we turn toward our annual festivities, we might stop and reflect on how we feel about the upcoming celebrations. Are we joyful? Are we hesitant? Are we fearful? Holidays carry a lot of emotions with them. […]

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As We Head to the Ballot Box: The Day Nothing

As we enter the final stretch leading to the election, we begin to set our eyes to the other side of the ballot box. What happens after Tuesday? What does the world look like come Wednesday? As we explore the truths of scripture, we recognize that nothing really changes this week!

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As We Head to the Ballot Box: Living as Exiles

Two weeks ago we explored the reality that as Christians we are exiles of the true King. But as we’ve worked to shift our minds to this way of thinking, the next challenge is to answer the question “so what do I do now?” If we are exiles, how are we to live today?

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In just 23 days, we head to the ballot box to cast our votes. Anxiety and fear seem to increase with each passing day. Yet as we approach the ballot box, scripture has several reminders and encouragements for us that should lighten our hearts and help us find calm waters in this political season. Today […]

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From Here to There: Getting There

Today we wrap up our journey through the Book of Numbers! As we explore the final chapters, we land on an unanswered question that launches us forward in our own walks through the wilderness of this life as we head toward the promise of a glorious future with Jesus!

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From Here to There: Zeal Upward and Outward

Sometimes when we read a narrative in the Old Testament, the story is exciting and full of action but we are left wondering “what am I supposed to DO with this story? How do I apply it to my life today?” Numbers 25 is one of those stories. While the zeal Phinehas demonstrates is commendable, […]

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