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Minority Report #4 - God’s Compassionate Hand
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Minority Report" teaching from the Old Testament book of Daniel to show how God's compassion is present in times of trouble even after the trouble is the result of our decisions again and again.
Little Opportunities Can Lead to Miraculous Moments
I recently came across a video lecture on YouTube called “From Atheist to Christian at Yale” by Dr. Paul Lim. His life story is similar, in some regards, to many testimony stories you hear when it comes to faith journeys but his emphasizes the importance of the little opportunities we have the share the gospel.
Perspectives Podcast - Making Idols of Family and Children
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Emily DeAngelo, and Russ Brasher have a conversation about how we can make idols of our families and children, what can lead us down that path, what the Bible says about leading our families, and more!
Minority Report #3 - God’s Preserving Hand
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Minority Report" teaching from the Old Testament book of Daniel to discuss where the real power is in our lives, our communities, and our world.
A New Day, A New Hope
Over the past year, I meditated on Psalm 38:21-22 a lot! What I love about this scripture is that God always answers. You can talk to God at any time, any place, in any circumstance, and He will answer. He brings the gift of light, peace, and hope.
Perspectives Podcast - Making Idols of Money and Finances
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Kevin Cotter, and JoAnn Adams sit down to have a conversation about we make our money and financial well being an idol, examples from the Bible, how we can combat this kind of thinking in our own lives, and more!
Minority Report #2 - God’s Powerful Hand
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Minority Report" teaching from the Old Testament book of Daniel to discuss where the real power is in our lives, our communities, and our world.
Dwelling in the House of the Lord Forever (Psalm 23 Devotional)
The promise of an afterlife and knowing we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever is one of the single most clarifying concepts a person can have. It puts most everything in perspective. Knowing our destination gives our journey direction. Without a known destination, our journey is merely wandering in the fog.
Perspectives Podcast - Making Idols of Achievement
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and Josiah Leuenberger sit down to have a conversation about making idols of the thing we have achieved or are trying to achieve in life, examples from the Bible about people too focused on their achievements, and more!
Minority Report #1 - God’s Unseen Hand
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the message series "Minority Report" teaching from the Old Testament book of Daniel to illustrate how God can still be at work in a person's life even in times when it seems like His presence is not seen.
Remember the Promises of God in 2021
For Advent, I spent some time in a “Love God Greatly” study called Everlasting Covenant with some of my sisters, and I was reminded again and again that God is a Promise Keeper!
Perspectives Podcast - Making Idols of Health and Beauty
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Mike Hatch, and Emily DeAngelo sit down to have a conversation about making idols of health and beauty, what the Bible says about the idols we have in our life, what we can do about it, and more!
Related to God
Care Pastor George Palombo teaches out of the Old Testament from the book of 1 Samuel in order to instruct about the origin and full meaning of entering a covenant.
Back to the Basics: What is our Purpose in Life?
A lot of us do feel like 2020 defeated us: our plans, our identity, our purpose, our hopes and dreams, our joy. But I urge you to not go into this year feeling pressure to have the best year of your life. If we want to know why we were placed on this planet, we must begin with God.
Perspectives Podcast: Public vs. Private vs. Homeschooling
In this episode, Emily DeAngelo, Jenette Cline, and Mike Hatch have a conversation about the differences (good and bad) between public school, private school, and homeschooling. They discuss their own experiences with each and how Christians should think about the topic of educating their children.
Simply Jesus
Russ Brasher brings the meaning of Christ’s life to light in a message title “Simply Jesus”.
Becoming Alive in Christ
In an interview Bill Murray was asked, "What is one thing you wish you had that money can’t buy?” Murray responded that he “would love to have the ability to be really here, really alive, more here all the time.” Is his desire simply the wish of a man or does it express a greater truth from a Holy, Omnipotent God?
Your Future Self Will Thank You
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund chooses a portion of text out of the Book of 1st Thessalonians in the New Testament to speak about best practices for a person's future.
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Christmas, according to scripture, is not just a story about snow, mistletoe, or presents under a tree as Bing Crosby describes it in his #10 most performed holiday song. John 1:14 describes Christmas as “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” The Word is Jesus and John 1:4 tells us, that in Jesus is life and that life was the light of all mankind.
Christmas Cheer
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund points to a small section in the book of 1 Corinthians to explain how Christ's followers can experience hope even in the midst of the tough year of 2020.