Posts with the tag “god-with-us”
The Bible's Major Themes - Emmanuel Day 3
by Pastor Nate on December 26th, 2025
God entered our human existence as the person Jesus, and Jesus experienced the difficulties of life on earth. Therefore, we know that God understands our struggles and that God is truly with us in each moment— each breath.
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The Bible's Major Themes - Emmanuel Day 2
by Pastor Nate on December 24th, 2025
Bethlehem is the town where “the hopes and fears of all the years” were confronted by Jesus Christ. Read More
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The Bible's Major Themes - Emmanuel Day 1
by Pastor Nate on December 22nd, 2025
Bethlehem is the place where God comes to turn our idolatry upside-down and to put an end to our forgetfulness and suffering, once and for all.
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Rated PG: Thoughts on 1 Samuel 17
by Pastor Gary on November 4th, 2025
David even saw that the odds were greatly in his favor. Not because of power, might, or expertise of his own, but simply because he understood the power of God in him. Read More
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Laughter Helps
by Janet Mortinsen on May 6th, 2025
Suffering and loss are the words that come to my mind when thinking of the book of Job. And yet Job 8:21 speaks of laughter and joy. This suggests to me that even during difficulty, God provides hope for future joy. 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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God of the Oppressed, protect those who are vulnerable
by Pastor Nate on March 24th, 2025
When you closely examine the stories of scripture a very common theme seems to emerge. Again and again, God seems to choose the underdog. 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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Abide in Me
by Carol Haller on November 26th, 2024
As a child, prayers were rote statements. For meals, we said, “Come Lord Jesus” and for bedtime, we said the first verse of the hymn Abide with Me. “Abide with me, fast falls the eventide. As darkness deepens, Lord with me abide.” Of course, we made a contest of seeing who could say the whole verse of Abide with Me the fastest. Then, I spent the night at my grandmother’s house. My grandfather was ... Read More
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God is Always With You
by Pastor Gary on November 26th, 2024
God is looking for us to be in a relationship with God. And when that happens, then we realize there is no sin that could overpower us. There is no suffering that could destroy us. There is no ailment that could completely control us because we have chosen to allow God's power to be that which we will live by.Will you suffer? Probably.Will you ever be sick? Most likely.Will you ever feel like you... Read More
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2026
January
365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - St. Ignatius ExamenHymn Reflection - God of Love, O King of PeaceThe Book of Deuteronomy - Establishing CommunityThe Epiphany of Our LordRated PG: Thoughts on Isaiah 58The Unexpected Ways of God: Mistakes Epiphany Rising Stars - Guidance365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Lectio DivinaEpiphany Rising Stars - InspirationThe Book of Joshua - God Keeps the PromiseThe Baptism of Our LordRated PG: Thoughts on Jeremiah 29:7The Unexpected Ways of God: Prayer365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Centering PrayerThe Book of Judges - Abundant MercyRated PG: Thoughts on Matthew 5New BeginningsEpiphany Rising Stars - SeasonsEpiphany Rising Stars - Knowledge of Love365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Prayer JournalingEpiphany Rising Stars - ChangesEpiphany Rising Stars - AweThe Book of Ruth - Challenging our AssumptionsStewardship SermonUnconditional LoveThe Unexpected Ways of God: FeastEpiphany Rising Stars - God Hold's the Future365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - The Jesus PrayerEpiphany Rising Stars - Beautiful SaviorThe Book of Ecclesiastes – Finding Meaning in God
February
Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyEpiphanies For Epiphany - GraceThe Unexpected Ways of God: SuprisesEpiphanies For Epiphany - Sanctification365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - GratitudeEpiphanies For Epiphany - Law & GospelThe Book of Philippians - Hope in Times of TroubleThe Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Epiphanies For Epiphany - CreationThe Unexpected Ways of God: Sports MoviesEpiphanies For Epiphany - Trinity365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Seasons, Rituals, and TraditionsEpiphanies For Epiphany - FaithThe Book of Song of Solomon – Love as a Reflection of God’s FaithfulnessThe Sixth Sunday after EpiphanyEpiphanies For Epiphany - SilenceThe Unexpected Ways of God: Niagara FallsThe Season of Lent365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Daily Life CuesUnlearning for Lent - I am what I accomplishThe Book of Isaiah - Hope in the Midst of JudgementThe First Sunday in LentHymn Devo - Lord of All HopefulnessYou Are SpecialUnlearning for Lent - I am what I accomplish CopyRated PG: Thoughts on Luke 4Unlearning for Lent - Performative Faith
March
The Second Sunday in Lent Unlearning for Lent - Scarcity MindsetLet Go and Let God Unlearning for Lent - DespairHidden but Still ThereUnlearning for Lent - Silence as Absence The Book of Lamentations - Hope in the Midst of SufferingThe Third Sunday in LentUnlearning for Lent - The Need to Fix EveryoneHymn Devo - What a Fellowship, What a Joy DivineUnlearning for Lent - The Idol of Comfort365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Breath Prayer
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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...