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What is My Offering?

By Sister Cheryl Jacobs “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you.

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Preparing for Lent

By Brother Matt Henson The Christmas celebration occurred a little over one month ago. The memories of families gathered, late-night services.

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Word for the Year: Get Up!

By Brother Brian Shimer My word for 2025 was hope, and how much I needed it. From house remodel to.

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Living in “Like”

by Brother Jon Tellifero   On the last weekend in April, our son Josh will be getting married!   Let.

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New Year. New You!

By Brother Matt Henson Our Christmas decorations in our home each year include a countdown to Christmas wooden block display..

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Advent Lectionary: I’ll Do It! Gladly!

By Brother Stephen Rankin Christmas celebrates, of course, the birth of Christ, and we think of birth as the beginning.

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Advent Lectionary: Love Came Down at the Right Time

By Brother Guy Ames Our grandson, Atticus, loves to tell people that he was born in his bathroom.  The night.

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Advent Lectionary: A Celebration of Joy

By Brother Guy Ames One of the most treasured of the Advent Gospel readings is the Magnificat, (Luke 1: 46-55).

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Advent Lectionary: Slow the Season Down

By Brother Brian Shimer At my last congregation, the church leadership and I decided to start Advent on November 15th,.

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Advent Lectionary: Pray Now and Save!

By Brother Tom Albin This is the first week of Advent—the season in the Chistian year that we prepare for.

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Overflowing Heart: In All Things, Give Thanks

By Brother Guy Ames Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ.

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Overflowing Heart: Power of God’s Word

By Brother Brian Shimer When I walked into the sauna, everyone was laughing and talking. I had heard their laughter.

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 Overflowing Heart: Presence of the Living God

By Brother Tom Albin Recently Maryle and I participated in a Christian Ashram in Canada. During the Open Heart, I.

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Attribute of a Christian: Generosity

By Brother Matt Henson The transformation of Christ at work in our lives turns us from a focus on self.

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Attributes of a Christian: Perseverance

By Brother Brian Shimer It took perseverance to pack up the car each Friday, drive 150 miles with two children.

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Attributes of a Christian: Gratitude

By Brother Tom Albin The Bible names nine qualities or “fruit” of the Holy Spirit. This week I would like.

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Attribute of a Christian: Self Control

By Brother Matthew Henson My college roommate posted a saying in our apartment that stated, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is.

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Favorite Worship Songs: The Final Word

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTJzE4dLNhE By Brother Steve Rankin  I think it was Christmas 1987 when Joni gave me a cassette (yes, kids, a.

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Favorite Worship Songs: Great are You Lord

By Brother Matt Henson As a baby, I was diagnosed with asthma. Over the years, there have been times when.

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Favorite Hymn: Love Divines, All Loves Excelling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddBDEjWMjKo&t=4s By Brother Tom Albin I grew up in a small Methodist Church in Quinter, Kansas. This was before the.

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