“But according to His promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” 2 Peter 3:13 As we end the year of 2023, we may look forward to…

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Peace is our common pursuit. As Advent leads us to Christmas, we are especially seeking a distinct season of peace. We need a quiet place to rest during this restless time. Year after year,…

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We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life…Now…

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“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 We live busy lives. And along with the busyness of…

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“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 By now, the following has probably been said a hundred times: “Where has the summer gone?” Looking back,…

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“So, how are you doing?” It’s a common question that we ask others. It’s a common question others ask us. Its almost as common as the air we breathe! And the common response that…

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Have you ever wondered, “What is going on in our worship service? Where do the words of our liturgy come from? What does ‘liturgy’ even mean? What do other words like ‘Kyrie’ and ‘Agnus…

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“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20b The above words are from Jesus’ parable of…

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“We are glad that you are staying with us!” Since declining the Divine Call to serve another church as their pastor, many people have said these words to Rebecca and I. We are very…

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The following thoughts come from the book: “God at Work – Your Christian Vocation in All of Life”…Many Christians today are scornful of the “institutional church.” They see its faults and its weaknesses, are…

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