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Finding Peace
Finding Peace The Key to Anxiety Relief In Christianity, the concept of mind, body, and spirit refers to the belief that humans are made up of three distinct but interconnected parts: the physical, spiritual, and mental. Our understanding of mind, body, and spirit emphasizes the importance of holistic health and wellness, in which all three…
Read MoreOne Another’s
One Anothers by Mike Berry Our Church needs to be a community united in our faith in following Jesus as the only Way, Truth and Life. Being a united community means we all need to be involved with our people. To Be a Family Some secular organizations claim to be “families” when clearly their business…
Read MoreWho is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? by Brennan Kolbe I love the gospel of Mark because of its simplicity. Two threads run through the book: the identity of Jesus and the way of discipleship. Who is Jesus? And what does it look like (or not look like!) to follow Jesus? As we journey with Jesus, through Mark, towards…
Read MoreThe Great Commission
The Great Commission by Brennan Kolbe God is Holy “…for I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst…” I love this description of God in Hosea 11:9 because it helps us see two things at the same time. God is the Holy One: He is the awesome God. He is perfect. He is…
Read MoreOne Church, One Body
One Church, One Body by Brennan Kolbe Worst Case Scenario Thinking I remember one morning in college when I suddenly felt a sharp pain under my left arm. At first, I thought I probably pulled a muscle. But deep breaths became more painful throughout the day, so of course the “worst-case-scenarios” started rolling through my…
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One Church, One God by Brennan Kolbe Church Unity Reflects God’s Unity Church unity is not a core concern of the church because it’s a trend or fad. Jesus prayed for the church to be one “so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:21). Unity demonstrates the love of God…
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One Church, One People by Brennan Kolbe There is One Body Ask a handful of people on the street what they think of the church, and while I’m sure you would hear an array of answers, at least a few would lament or mock the divisiveness of the church. If it’s true, it’s a tragedy,…
Read MoreUnexpected
Unexpected by Maralee Parker Unexpected: A Memoir of Endurance and Triumph in Raising a Challenging Child Has your life gone as planned? I can hear many of you saying a big NO to that! Life can be very challenging, and full of the unexpected. God has called me to share the story of our family’s…
Read MoreLearning to Pray with the Scriptures
Learning to Pray with the Scriptures Read each scripture and let God’s Word guide your prayer One of the best ways to read the Bible is to use it to pray back to God. It helps us claim His Words but also to apply them as we speak back to God. In fact, many parts…
Read MoreA Guide to Friendship
A Guide to Friendship 5 Keys to Stronger Friendships Begin to heal It’s no surprise that we have all been too distant this past year. Unable to physically be with our friends has made it almost impossible to be present for one another and to literally walk alongside in life together. You may have been…
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