Monthly Archives: November 2021

Real Fellowship

Fellowship is more than casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Fellowship is the deep connectedness we have with one another because of our common bond, our relationship with Christ. That isn’t to say that the casual conversation is unnecessary or unimportant, but true fellowship will always go deeper. Continue reading

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Trouble

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. They may even persecute you. But know that whatever trouble you find yourself in, God will not forget you. Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Confronted by a mystery that could not be solved by the wisest advisors of the kingdom, King Belshazzar seeks for another source of insight. The Queen tells him about Daniel who had proved his integrity and wisdom under King Nebuchadnezzar. In glowing terms, the reputation of this man of integrity is presented to the King. Continue reading

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Everything We Need

God, by his divine power has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Sometimes the idea of a “godly life” or a “Christ-like life” seems so far off—so impossible. Perhaps that is why we settle for so little and don’t pursue godliness. Continue reading

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Cast All Your Cares

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life?  Continue reading

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Standing Strong

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. Continue reading

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Unjust Suffering

Life isn’t always fair and it isn’t always easy. Suffering and persecution were an everyday reality for the readers of Peter’s letter. Continue reading

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The Good Scissors

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Peter’s readers were going through difficult times. In the midst of all that they were going through they held on to a living hope.  Continue reading

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A Healing Community

A healing community where the broken can come to find people filled with faith and love. It is a place where needs are met through prayer; It is a place where “it’s OK” to “not be O.K.”; where people are honest and transparent about their true condition–no masks needed, no need to pretend.
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