Finding Fulfillment in God's Kingdom
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Finding Fulfillment in God's Kingdom

In Matthew 19, we encounter a rich young man who seems to have it all—wealth, spirituality, and a genuine desire for eternal life. When he asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and follow Him. The young man walks away grieving.

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The Pursuit of True Happiness
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The Pursuit of True Happiness

Have you ever wondered why, despite our relentless pursuit of happiness, we often find ourselves feeling more lonely and anxious than ever? If you're like most people, you've probably noticed that our culture places a high value on personal happiness and fulfillment. Yet, paradoxically, we live in a time where depression and loneliness are at an all-time high

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Embracing a New Year with Jesus: Setting Spiritual Goals
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Embracing a New Year with Jesus: Setting Spiritual Goals

If you're like many of us, you've probably set New Year's resolutions before, only to see them fade away by February. But what if this year could be different? What if you could set goals that not only stick but also transform your life? This isn't just about self-improvement; it's about spiritual growth and letting Jesus overflow into every part of your life. Let's explore how you can make this year a turning point in your faith journey.

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Advent 2024: The Christ of Christmas
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Advent 2024: The Christ of Christmas

Who is Jesus? Over the last 2000 years, many people have tried to answer this question: historians, authors, skeptics, teachers, rockstars, celebrities, kings, and more. This question drives seekers to find the answer in many different places and ways. Each of us has been faced with this same question, and we need to have an answer. It’s important. Who is Jesus?

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Embracing the Love of Jesus This Christmas
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Embracing the Love of Jesus This Christmas

Do you ever pause to consider the true essence of Christmas? Beyond the twinkling lights, the festive gatherings, and the joy of giving and receiving gifts, lies a profound truth that can transform your life. This season, as we light the Love Candle on our Advent wreath, we're reminded of the incredible gift of Jesus' incarnation—a gift that not only leads to our salvation but also empowers us to love the world around us.

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Advent Week Four: Love
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Advent Week Four: Love

If there is one thing that we all know deep down, it is that we are made for love. We all spend our lives searching for it. We want to find another person who will love us for who we truly are. Yet we are also terrified of the opposite. What if that other person will see us as we truly are and reject us?

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Advent 2024 Week 3: Joy
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Advent 2024 Week 3: Joy

What is joy? Is it an emotion? A decision? An attitude? Joy is hard to define, but Joy is even harder to have. Most of us struggle to consistently find joy in our lives. It is much easier to focus on our circumstances. Are they good or bad? Are you too busy? Is your mental health struggling? Is work going well? Do you have enough money? Hows your marriage? If things are well, we’re happy. If they’re not, we’re sad. 

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Finding Joy in the Unexpected
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Finding Joy in the Unexpected

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope, only to find hope in the most unexpected place? Imagine being a shepherd on a cold night, just doing your job, when suddenly the sky lights up with angels proclaiming the birth of a Savior. This is the heart of the Christmas story—a story of unexpected joy and hope.

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Advent 2024 Week Two Reading: Faith
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Advent 2024 Week Two Reading: Faith

The culture has changed over the last few generations. We now live in a world where faith is something to shake your head at. It’s something only fools hold. It is seen as the opposite of reason, the delusion that religions use to control their followers. People with faith are those who bury their heads in the sand and refuse to acknowledge that science and technology have advanced past the need for any sort of God.

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Advent 2024 Week One Reading: Hope
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Advent 2024 Week One Reading: Hope

From the moment sin entered the world, from the moment that our evil choices broke our relationship with God, humanity has struggled to find meaning and purpose. We look around ourselves every day at the crooked and bent lifestyles of violence, greed, and hatred that are so prevalent in our world and it is difficult to figure out what can be done about any of it. 

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Forgiving with Your Whole Heart: A Journey of True Reconciliation
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Forgiving with Your Whole Heart: A Journey of True Reconciliation

Have you ever found yourself struggling to forgive someone who has wronged you repeatedly? You’re not alone. Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us, yet it’s also one of the most transformative. In Matthew 18, Jesus challenges us to forgive not just seven times, but seventy times seven. This isn’t about keeping count of a specific number. It’s about cultivating a heart that seeks reconciliation over retribution.

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