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Preparing for Easter: Waiting on the Lord
I do not know about you, but I hate waiting. I think Americans in general hate waiting… and for the most part we expect not to wait. Sometimes we are forced to wait for things that are outside of our ability to control. But some of the things we wait for are far more profound, and perhaps even life changing.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 82 - The Dangers of Consumerism
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and George Palombo sit down to have a conversation about the idea of consumerism and materialism, what it means in our culture, the dangers for society, and Christians, socialism vs capitalism, and more.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 73 - Intersex People
This episode Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Life Stage Pastor, George Palombo, about some topics related to intersex people, transgenderism, how we should respond these ideas as Christians and how to love people struggling with them.
Crossing the Cultural Divide
By now, many of our kids are back to school and university. In this post we will briefly look at some of the issues that our kids face, and the demands placed on them by unrelenting media outlets and cultural messages as they head back into ‘the world’.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 50 - Bible Accuracy, Prayer for the President, After Death
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Life Stage Pastor, George Palombo, about how accurate the Bible is when recording historical events, David Platt's prayer for President Trump, and what happens to us after we die.
Jesus vs. The Easter Bunny
What difference does Easter make if it is celebrated with the Easter Bunny as the central figure or Jesus? I mean, c’mon… who REALLY believes someone can rise from the dead? And what does it matter over 2000 years later anyway…?
Jesus' Christmas List!
Yes…it is almost December and Advent is soon again upon us. Which means Christmas is not far behind. What would Jesus want for Christmas if we asked Him?…