Staff Blog
WORDS IN THE WIND
Words sent out on the morning wind, Headed downwind? A tailwind? Or trapped in a swirling whirlwind? Going nowhere in a headwind? My words, like seeds in the wind? Fertile ground, will they find? Where will they land, These seeds from my hand? The hard, crusty path? Oh, the aftermath… In stout weeds and thorns?…
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Why we believe the Bible
God’s Word We believe that God’s Word—which we call the Bible—is the lens that explains how the world works. It’s the primary way God has chosen to communicate with people about who He is, who we are, and what His plan is for the world. At its core, it’s actually a love story about how…
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EMBRACE LIFE
Prepare to live in His Larger Story. Not surprised when suffering howls in the fray. The Larger Story climaxes with joy, With some tasty hors d’oeuvres along the way. Accept the call of the Narrow Way Live to fight for a better love! Enjoy the privilege of putting Jesus on display In the way…
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Embrace Christ
The point of the first four embraces? Leads all of me to His great graces! “This treasure in earthen vessels, This treasure buried in the field, The oyster’s pearl of great price, All else is but rubbish.” I kneel. God’s grand story, where I’m included… His Story to tell, His character to reflect,…
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The Junior’s Story
Square Pegs, Round Holes Outside, the party life A life of frivolity, But inside, the empty life Declining in quality. “I have it all! What more Can I desire?” But convincing grew weaker; Surely no fortifier. The Master met me That cold January night At a forest pond, the stars And a…
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Say no to Idolatry
“Graven images” grow out of an idolatrous heart Israel created this image because they were scared. They didn’t trust God … They weren’t satisfied with Him, and felt like they needed something besides Him (or in addition) to, to protect them. Now, granted, they made an image that reflected God, but the whole thing was…
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