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David: A Man of Praise
Sometimes it can be difficult or uncomfortable to praise God with all we have. Sometimes we don’t know how to approach His throne, other times we don’t know what to do once we get there. I like to look at the life of King David and how he exalts the King of Kings. David, renowned for his courage and kingship, was equally celebrated for his deep and abiding faith in God. Throughout his life, David consistently turned to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving, recognizing How COVID has affected us
The Family of God
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God! I know when we hear that, we may think of our little KCC family, but we have soooo many brothers and sisters in Christ that we haven’t even met yet! I’ve been blessed to meet some of them in my travels. Sometimes, when we are traveling, our schedules don’t work out finding a church to attend, or it’s hard to find a church that follows the Bible… Yes, that’s How COVID has affected us
Why Snacks?
The Bible outlines the early church modeling deep community through shared meals. Time after time the table became a place where God was present with His people, and His people were present with each other. This is what we strive for each week during our Wednesday night youth group. On the surface a “snack time” doesn’t seem profound, but I believe we are impressing something deeper upon these youth. Each week they know they are going to have 15 mins to How COVID has affected us
A Carol’s Echo: The Impact of Christmas Music on the Secular World
Romans 10:17: “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a ubiquitous soundtrack: Christmas carols. From bustling shopping malls to quiet elevators, these melodies permeate the atmosphere, reaching even those who may not actively celebrate the religious aspects of Christmas. This raises an interesting question: what impact do these songs, so deeply rooted in Christian tradition, have on the secular world? How COVID has affected us
Finding Faith in Secular Sound
In an era dominated by secular music, it might seem counterintuitive to seek spiritual nourishment. Yet, even within the secular realm, we can discover echoes of divine beauty and truth. Music, in its essence, is a language of the soul. It can evoke emotions, inspire thoughts, and connect us to something greater than ourselves. When we listen to secular music with a discerning ear, we may find unexpected spiritual insights. “Have I Told you Lately” by Van Morrison, “I Can See How COVID has affected us
Using Your Gifts
I Peter 4:10-11 says, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” This verse along with many others such as Romans 12: 3-8, I Corinthians 12:7, and I Timothy 4:14, teaches us How COVID has affected us
aI and the Christian Life
AI Surges into Modern LifeArtificial Intelligence or AI, as it has become better known, has quietly and quickly permeated our daily lives. You find AI embedded into your daily habits, everywhere you turn. It’s in our phones. It’s in our cars. It’s across our homes. ChatGPT launched AI to the masses in November 2022. Since then a myriad of companies have embraced the technology with their own AI entries. Microsoft has Co-Pilot. Facebook has Meta AI. Google has Gemini. It How COVID has affected us
Get Lit
As I grew up here in Kalkaska, at least one if not two of my weeks in the summer were spent at church camp. And I loved church camp! They would assign us to groups or families. Each meal we would line our family up and they would decide who got to eat first based on the straightest and quietest line. And, as a family, we would earn points throughout the week to see who could score the most points. How COVID has affected us
SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE
“Speak the truth in love, as you grow in your knowledge of God.” – Ephesians 4:15Proverbs 27:17 calls to sharpen and be sharpened – but how abrasive should we be? This verse from Ephesians reminds us that our words should be rooted in truth and delivered with compassion. It’s a delicate balance, but one that is essential for building healthy relationships and fostering a deeper connection with God. Fact or FrictionTruth is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Without honesty, How COVID has affected us
BECOME A HUMBLE SERVANT
This week I am teaching the lesson of Naaman to the kids. This was one of my favorite bible stories growing up. I think because one of the “heroes” in the story was a little girl. She spoke up and helped her master find a cure. She was also able to share her faith in a big way, with someone who was very powerful. The servant girl in the story was never named. And maybe that is a lesson in How COVID has affected us