He Chose Gratitude

Harry Genet in his book The Unlikely Thanker, writes: “German pastor Martin Rinkart served in the walled town of Eilenburg during the horrors of the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648.…

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Attitude of Gratitude!

It’s been said, “The heart of the matter, is a matter of the heart!” In life there is much we have no control of; for many anxiety abounds because life…

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What is Worship?

"Worship is delighting in the love of God." (Jerry Haas) "Worship is an encounter with the living God through the risen Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, who…

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Amazing Grace!

“Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature’s night; thine eye diffused a quick-ening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my…

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“Workin’ 9 to 5!”

The chorus of this song continues: "It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it!" Whether you work at home, at school, or in an office, we all have…

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The Word for This Week

This Sunday’s message, “The Weight of Words,” reminds us that the language we use to express our thoughts is powerful. When we gather to worship we seek to find words…

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Cultivating Friends

Created in God’s image we are “social beings”, meant to live in relationship with others. As a community of faith we are called to embrace the stranger in our midst,…

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Ancient Wisdom for Today

Proverbs reminds us, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. In the 21st century we’ve got it backwards: Get insight (knowledge) and…

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