Posts with the tag “hope”
Renewed Opportunity
by Janet Mortinsen on July 1st, 2025
When we go astray or fall short, we have a God who continues to love us and give us another chance to improve or change our path. Read More
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The Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in Exile
by Pastor Nate on May 3rd, 2025
As they asked questions about their current, dire situation, these stories of Israel’s history were compiled as a way of explaining how the unfaithfulness of Israel and their unwillingness to listen to God led to their current plight. Read More
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The Book of Hebrews - The Grand Story of Salvation
by Pastor Nate on March 30th, 2025
The entire book is filled with powerful illusions to the story of Israel and theological connections between Israel’s story and the prophecies of the Old Testament and how those were fulfilled in Christ. Read More
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Enduring Lord, I hope for
by Pastor Nate on March 24th, 2025
Thinking that we are clever enough to NOT believe in God will always align you with a system of belief that is lacking in hope. Read More
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The Book of 1st Samuel - Trust During the Battles
by Pastor Nate on March 23rd, 2025
Throughout the book, the Israelite people long for a king to be their ruler, despite God’s protests. This theme along with King Saul’s lack of trust in God, and young David’s bold confidence in God’s saving work all serve to remind us that God can be trusted. In fact, God wants to be trusted. Read More
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Hope in the Midst of Doubt
by Pastor Nate on February 21st, 2025
Even in our doubts, Jesus still finds ways to break into our lives; to comfort us; to care for us; to be with us. Read More
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Shattering Our Expectations
by Pastor Nate on February 7th, 2025
And so, when you’re expecting the worse, or things seem hopeless , remember that God has always used the most unexpected ways to accomplish God'swill. Read More
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Feasts & Banquets
by Nate Preisinger on February 5th, 2025
This is the deep promise of our faith. We believe that God will remove people's disgrace, wipe away their tears, and swallow up death forever. Read More
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Zombie Church
by Nate Preisinger on February 3rd, 2025
In our media and popular culture there has been a heightened interest these days in a once largely ignored population. Suddenly, movies and books and video games and television shows are popping up left and right all with this one “people” group at the forefront.I’m talking about Zombies, of course.Shows like The Walking Dead, video games like Dead Rising, movies like Zombieland, and books like P... Read More
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It's Not the End of the World
by Pastor Nate on December 2nd, 2024
"It's not the end of the world." What a great phrase. We toss these words around during those moments when things just aren't going our way. "It's not the end of the world" is what I said when I received my summons for jury duty."It's not the end of the world" is what I said when accidentally booked a flight with a 15 hour layover, "Its not the end of the world" is what I said several years ago ... Read More
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Am I Going to Be Ok?
by Kyra Morgan on November 26th, 2024
The question is always the same: "am I going to be okay?"
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Zombie ChurchFundamentalsFeasts & BanquetsAcademics & FaithShattering Our ExpectationsJesus didn't really mean that, right? Sacred Discomfort: How God Speaks in Uncomfortable MomentsThe Spirit IntercedesHappy Birthday JesusChristmas in JulyJoy in ListeningHope in the Midst of DoubtThe Gift of PresenceI'm too...Daily Bread and MindfulnessA Thousand Years is like a DaySacred Interruptions: How God Speaks Through Life's Detours
March
The Life was The Light of All PeopleWaiting PatientlyUnseenCreator God, I pray for the earth...God, I want to be better at...Holy Spirit, Help me UnderstandGod, Grant Me Patience WithThe Gospel of John - Guidance for LifeJesus Christ, Forgive Me ForThe Book of 1st Samuel - Trust During the BattlesGod of the Oppressed, protect those who are vulnerableEnduring Lord, I hope forPrince of Peace, Calm my Mind When...God, I wonder aboutThe Book of Hebrews - The Grand Story of SalvationBlessed Jesus, help me to let go ofHoly Jesus, we pray for your church
April
Preserving Lord, save me fromAwesome God, I am amazed byThe Joy of LentThe Book of 2nd Samuel - God's Redemptive PowerCompassionate God, I Weep ForThe Book of Acts - Being the ChurchPalm Sunday Spoken WordGenerous God, open my eyes to see...God, I needCursing the Fig Tree Spoken WordMaundy Thursday Spoken WordGood Friday Spoken WordThe Book of 1st Kings - Wisdom and DivisionHoly Saturday Spoken WordSing - Practice ResurrectionClean - Practice ResurrectionDo a Good Deed - Practice ResurrectionGrieve - Practice ResurrectionGive Thanks - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of Romans - The Saving Work of GodLive BoldlyPlant - Practice ResurrectionForgive Yourself - Practice ResurrectionCare for a friend - Practice Resurrection
May
Enjoy a Good Meal - Practice ResurrectionListen to Music - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in ExileWorship - Practice ResurrectionAppreciate Art - Practice ResurrectionLaughter HelpsDrink Water - Practice ResurrectionWatch a Sunset - Practice ResurrectionStretch - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Corinthians - Hope in the TurmoilThe Lord is My ShepherdBreathe - Practice ResurrectionRead - Practice ResurrectionCreate - Practice ResurrectionWalk or Run - Practice ResurrectionCall a Friend - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Chronicles - God's Presence in HistoryLove in ActionFor Aging GracefullyForgive - Practice ResurrectionLearn - Practice ResurrectionWash - Practice ResurrectionExplore - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Corinthians - The Importance of ReconciliationGod Our ParentAdvocate - Practice ResurrectionLight a Candle - Practice ResurrectionTaste - Practice ResurrectionTake a Nap - Practice ResurrectionDonate - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Chronicles - Consequences of Unfaithfulness
June