Tag: study
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Staying Power
This past weekend, I had the privilege of serving as the Lay Director for Fort Myers Great Banquet #40. Named after one of Jesus’ teaching illustrations, recorded in Luke 14:15-24, the Great Banquet “is an orderly, structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christians.” Guests spend 72 hours experiencing authentic community and…
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Sacred Spaces
When we’re sitting with a group of Christians, praying to God, it’s just like we’re having a conversation, with God as one of the participants. We’re united in Christ, by the power of the Spirit, as we all approach the Father’s throne together. God is holy, and we’re in his holy presence there.
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“What We Believe” (1)
This week, my local church started a seven-week series (essentially following the Lent season, the seven weeks leading up to Easter / Resurrection Sunday). It’s called “What We Believe,” as we’re diving deep into Scripture and considering the most crucial foundations of the Christian faith.
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Give Thanks: Sing Out Loud
I found myself with my arms extended in front of me, palms open toward the sky, looking up and saying, “Thank you, LORD” and receiving each moment with gratitude. I repented of my anxiety—for the times when I’ve worried about planning my way, fearing that things wouldn’t turn out as I imagined. I wanted to…
Detroit, Reformed. 