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Circum…what?
Our Anchored Bible studies this “semester” are focused on the book of Ephesians. And the church in Ephesus was dealing with this whole issue of Gentiles being a part of the body of Christ, the church. Jewish people at that time were not as excited that Gentiles were allowed to be a part of the family of God without following their traditions. Namely circumcision. Ephesians 2:11 says, “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the How COVID has affected us
A Harder Kind of Love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our culture turns its attention to love. Store shelves fill with cards and candy. Restaurants fill with couples. Social media fills with carefully chosen words and images meant to express affection. Love, at least this time of year, feels warm and easy. But this week I’ve been reminded of another kind of love — a love that isn’t sentimental, isn’t simple, and certainly isn’t easy. It’s hard to miss how divided our world feels. Even moments How COVID has affected us
Snakes, Staffs and Staying Steady
If you’ve been following along with what our kids are learning, you know things have been getting wild in Children’s Ministry lately! Between staffs turning into snakes and rivers turning into blood, Moses’ story has been full of big moments — but underneath all the drama, there’s a powerful lesson about bravery and trust. When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, it wasn’t a small task. Pharaoh wasn’t exactly the “sure, whatever you say!” kind of How COVID has affected us
Tell The Story Anyway
There’s a strange tension that comes with sharing your story, especially the messy parts. Maybe you’ve felt it. That little voice that says, “No one needs to hear this.” Or worse, “If they knew, they’d walk away.” But the truth is, your story – your testimony – might be the very thing God wants to use to reach someone who’s hanging on by a thread. “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of How COVID has affected us
The Upside-Down Kingdom
How can anyone read the Sermon on the Mount and not be changed? The message Jesus gives in Matthew chapters 5-7 is a remarkable masterpiece. Jesus’ main point in his message in these chapters is to piece together what the OT scriptures had been saying all along. As he said, he came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. He came to bring it to life. Many times this message is hailed as revolutionary, and new. But if How COVID has affected us
Treasures in Heaven
Matthew 6:19-24 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But How COVID has affected us
Only God Knows
Israel has been in the news as it defends itself against outside forces. First, there was the attack from Hamas in 2023. And recently, Iran has decided to retaliate against Israel for the destruction Israel caused. Many see these attacks against Israel as signs that the end of the world is coming. Passages in Zechariah, Ezekiel, and Revelation are being used as Biblical proof that “Armageddon” is about to take place. I try not to feed into those beliefs, nor How COVID has affected us
Graduating with God
Graduation is more than a ceremony. It’s a milestone — a moment where the past meets the future and you stand on the edge of the unknown. Whether you’re finishing high school or stepping out of college, this moment comes with excitement, questions, and maybe even some fear. As Christian graduates, we have the incredible gift of not walking into the future alone. We walk with God. 1. Trust God with What’s Next You might not have all the answers. How COVID has affected us
Worship
Hey there, fellow worshippers! As we go head-first through another busy week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it truly means to worship. We gather on Sundays, lift our voices, and offer our prayers – and that’s beautiful! But what if worship wasn’t just something we do on Sunday mornings? What if it was a way we live every single day? The Bible tells us in Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, How COVID has affected us
The Road to Damascus
My little sister is through hiking the Appalachian Trail! I’m happy to have had the chance to sneak in a couple of days with her. We met her in Damascus, VA. Damascus, VA is a popular trail town on the Appalachian Trail. Each time I was planning the trip, I would type in Damascus and think of the story of Paul. Paul, formerly known as Saul, was a persecutor of Christians. He was NOT a good guy. He had a How COVID has affected us