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More than a Ceremony: Rooted in Christ, Ready for the World
Dear Graduating Seniors, Congratulations! I want to take a moment to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. You’ve worked hard,...

Jim Lewellen
2 days ago2 min read
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Us and Them
A Christian was walking along a bridge when he saw a woman standing by herself, obviously contemplating taking her own life. He said,...

Diego Silva
May 13 min read
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He Lives
What does the Resurrection Mean for Us Today?
Easter weekend is one of the most significant times in the Christian calendar, celebrated not just with colorful eggs and joyful gatherings, but with deep reverence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This singular event, which took place over 2,000 years ago, is more than just a religious milestone—it is the very foundation of the Christian faith and a source of hope, transformation, and eternal promise.

Jim Lewellen
Apr 182 min read
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Multiple Graces
She stills. “Oh, you have MS?”
“Yeah,” I shrug, realizing I just dropped a doozie on a stranger. I keep rinsing.
“Man, I’m sorry… my mother-in-law is currently passing from her MS…” And just as quick as the words fall out of her mouth, I see her wince, as if she would have rather stuffed her sandy flip flop in her mouth if she had the chance to rewind her comment a few nano seconds earlier.

Kristina Dubs
Apr 116 min read
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Jesus and Culture
Christians relate to culture in various ways, from (1) those who criticize culture as evil and needing to be renounced for a “heavenly...

Diego Silva
Apr 23 min read
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Narcissism
Dealing with narcissists can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, especially for Christians who are called to love,...

Jim Lewellen
Mar 283 min read
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"May I Help You"
Twenty-seven years ago while pastoring at the Ladd Springs Church, Karen and I became acquainted with Jeff and Rosa Ashley. It was a...

Jerry Arnold
Mar 212 min read
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Forgiveness 101: Lessons of a Toddler
It’s 7:30 PM going on midnight. I'm rushing to get 3 girls ready for bed. While I’m trying to get jammies and diapers and room picked up,...

Kristina Dubs
Mar 142 min read
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God: Humanity’s Natural Habitat
Humanity's very essence is rooted in a divine connection.

Lyndon Blackman
Mar 52 min read
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Kevin couldn't bring himself to attend his parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary. Years ago, when he married outside of his Korean...

Diego Silva
Feb 104 min read
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Counter-Cultural and Culturally Relevant
Just hours before his death, Jesus prayed to his father on behalf of his disciples, “I do not ask that you take them out of the world,...

Diego Silva
Feb 104 min read
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Amy Carmichael, Anglicization and Paul
Amy Carmichael was an Irish Christian missionary who worked in India for 55 years (1892-1947). She founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a...

Diego Silva
Feb 102 min read
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