Reflection on Hebrews 11:1
by Pastor Nate on September 5th, 2025
In our lives of faith, doubt is often characterized in a negative way, however the word ‘faith’ presupposes that some of this will be hard to believe and will need to be taken on 'faith’.  Rather than ignoring or denying our doubts, it can be very important to wrestle with our questions.Philosopher and Author Peter Rollins leads an experience every year called “Atheism for Lent” where he invites p...  Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 3
by Pastor Nate on September 3rd, 2025
The current moment is all we have and it is all we need because we know that the future is in God’s hands.   Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 2
by Pastor Nate on September 2nd, 2025
The Kingdom of God is a reality that we glimpse throughout our life times as God’s future hopes for the world break into our current moments.  Read More
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This We Believe - Eschatology 1
by Pastor Nate on September 1st, 2025
this is exactly God’s plan. To reconcile all of creation back to God; to bring wholeness to all people  Read More
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Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost
by Pastor Gary on August 31st, 2025
Today is the Twelfth Sunday of PentecostWorship is an essential devotional practice. We encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream.  For an additional devotional reflection, listen to Pastor Gary's sermon from the twelfth Sunday of Pentecost in 2020.  ...  Read More
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The Gospel of Mark - Good News Now
by Pastor Nate on August 30th, 2025
Mark’s Gospel invites us to consider the immediate importance of Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus’ death took place thousands of years ago and yet it is still Good News for us today  Read More
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