1. We Carry Crosses Through Pain

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    09/18/23
    8 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    The Lord assures Jeremiah he has not forgotten him. He is there and will rescue him.
    We Carry Crosses Through Pain

  2. The God Who Remembers: Hannah

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    09/14/23
    10 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    Lord, remember us to remind us, that we may know all good things come from you.
    The God Who Remembers: Hannah

  3. Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

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    09/06/23
    12 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
    Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

  4. More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

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    08/21/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.
    More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

  5. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 4: Resurrection Mysteries

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    08/07/23
    23 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    God comes to us through the flesh and blood and spirit of Christ precisely where he promised to be manifest to us and for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 4: Resurrection Mysteries

  6. Faith That Exceeds Flannel-Graphs: An Excerpt from Finding God in the Darkness

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    08/04/23
    6 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    This is an excerpt from “Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment” by Bradley Gray (1517 Publishing, 2023).
    Faith That Exceeds Flannel-Graphs: An Excerpt from Finding God in the Darkness

  7. Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

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    08/03/23
    15 mins
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    By Ryan Cosgrove
    I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
    Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

  8. What Use is a Pastor?

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    07/26/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
    What Use is a Pastor?

  9. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

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    07/24/23
    24 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Only the resurrection of Jesus guarantees and facilitates divine presence and love to us as divine life for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

  10. Suffering and Doubt: An Excerpt from Finding God in the Darkness

    book
    07/18/23
    8 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    This is an excerpt from part two of “Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment” by Bradley Gray (1517 Publishing, 2023).
    Suffering and Doubt: An Excerpt from Finding God in the Darkness

  11. Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

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    06/28/23
    13 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Christ Jesus brings his word and presence to where you are and he is even willing to do so through the likes of your personally present pastor.
    Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

  12. Summertime Blues?

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    06/16/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    God's faithfulness is constant and consistent. It knows no season. His love for us doesn't fade with the summer sun.
    Summertime Blues?
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