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Lent, advent, you name it! Here are our seasonal blog posts.

New Testament

Reactions to the Resurrection

Can you imagine being there when Jesus appeared, resurrected? You may have an idea, but you can never know for sure how you would really respond. I doubt, if asked, those who were there would never have guessed their reaction to the resurrection! But we do have their reactions recorded,…

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What is Advent?

If you would have said the word ‘Advent’ to me when I was a kid, my first thought would have been some sort of calendar. Specially, the one with doors and candy, and found in my friends’ homes. Advent – in any form – was not a part of my…

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He Is Risen

Fully God and fully man. For over 30 years Jesus lived as a man. Yet, in the few years leading up to his death on a cross, it became clear that he was no ordinary man. What man could do these type of things? End a storm with his wordsMultiply…

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It Is Finished

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.…

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Palm Sunday

Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Depending on your tradition, it is usually called Palm or Passion Sunday. All four gospels record this significant and prophetic event, and I highly recommend you read them for yourself. You can find them in Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and…

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Saturday: Hope in the Waiting

Holy week is so busy! First, Jesus rides into Jerusalem. People are singing and shouting, surrounding him — an introvert’s nightmare. Then he flips tables and empties out the temple. He’s betrayed. He gives thanks even in the presence of His betrayer. The first communion takes place, with Jesus sharing…

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Easter is Over. Now What?

The community outreach events are completed. The music hit home. The preaching connected. Lives were changed forever. Everything you’ve worked towards and focused on the last several weeks has come to fruition. Easter is over. Now what? A POST FOR OUR PASTOR FRIENDS You knew this moment would happen, but the hustle…

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The Happiest Place on Earth

I don’t travel to new places very often; I love being at home. A couple weeks ago I broke the mold and traveled to southern California to spend time with my sister. We spent a Saturday at Disneyland together! The day was a happy whirl of rides, lines, ice cream,…

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