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Responding to Tragedy: A Christian Perspective
Culture James Isaac Culture James Isaac

Responding to Tragedy: A Christian Perspective

There are many different emotions that arise when reading the headline that, yet another school shooting occurred in Texas. I am reminded of a similar time in Jesus’ life and believe it gives insight on how we can navigate through tragedy and in turn respond to those around us.

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Why is Jesus’ Ascension so Important?
Doctrine Russ Brasher Doctrine Russ Brasher

Why is Jesus’ Ascension so Important?

Tim Keller suggests that Jesus’ ascension is typically misunderstood by many including the original disciples. Because of this misunderstanding, Christians will forget about the importance of this event even though this act of Jesus sets up the hope we have as believers of things to come.

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Happier #4 - Obligated and Unrestricted
Message Mike Chilcoat Message Mike Chilcoat

Happier #4 - Obligated and Unrestricted

Guest speaker Mike Chilcoat continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 8 encouraging us, “When trying to figure out what to do, consider what is the most loving thing you can do for others.”

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10 Tips for Leading a Small Group
Christian Living Kay Warheit Christian Living Kay Warheit

10 Tips for Leading a Small Group

Can you remember how you felt on the first day of school? No matter what grade you were in there could be fear, excitement, angst, or an anticipation of the possibilities. Groups leaders can feel similar types of emotions when a new study starts so here are few tips to help you out!

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Happier #3 - Compelled and Satisfied
Message Dr. Kurt Bjorklund Message Dr. Kurt Bjorklund

Happier #3 - Compelled and Satisfied

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and speaks about this passage’s call to focus more on the things of God and less on the things of the world.

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Walk in the Light (Psalm 36 Devotional)
Devotional Dan Shields Devotional Dan Shields

Walk in the Light (Psalm 36 Devotional)

Have you ever been in complete darkness? The type where you can’t even see your hand in front of your face? Many of us have been in situations where we felt the darkness closing in, and we were not sure how to get out. But remember the light of the Lord.

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Happier #2 - Single and Complete
Message Dr. Kurt Bjorklund Message Dr. Kurt Bjorklund

Happier #2 - Single and Complete

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 and what this passage says about being single and still complete through our relationship with Christ.

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