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Ezer Equipped | Battling Shame
This article is the second in a three-part series on the topic of shame. If you have not gone through the first one, Understanding Shame, …
Death's Sting: Grief & Mourning
Grief and mourning bring a fresh look at the gospel for us. Walking the line of despair is a journey to know God in a …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Hannah's Prayer
In the first chapter of 1 Samuel, we are faced with the story of Hannah’s confident trust in God and her courageous obedience. Where there …
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David Flees from Saul
In 1 Samuel 21, David, who has shown that he is not afraid of those who oppose God, is now fearful and on the run …
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The God of All Comfort
The leaders of the Corinthian church have rejected Paul in part because of his suffering, believing that God has abandoned him. In order to correct …
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Jars of Clay
In this passage, Paul unpacks the counter-intuitive nature of the gospel. Following Jesus does not promise ease and prosperity. Instead, we must be willing to …
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A Suffering Servant
Paul is deeply concerned that the believers at Corinth are being deceived and taken advantage of by false teachers. As he refutes their arguments, he …
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A Thorn in the Flesh
In this passage, Paul addresses the issue of suffering. Our innate response—especially in our culture—is to avoid suffering if at all possible. However, Paul explains …
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Experiencing Life Change Through Mentoring
"He was more of a mentor to me than I ever was to him because his faith was so strong. . . . It's so …
God is Constant Through Trials
"It was a time when we were exposed and vulnerable, and we realized that the Lord is really the only constant here. Days come and …
Trusting God through Life-Altering Illness
“The doctor came in, and the very first thing she said is, ‘So, we’re thinking leukemia.’ . . . I was in the hospital for …
No Fear in Death
“I was close to death. . . . I couldn’t fix my own leukemia, but He did. Since I’m powerless, the only solution I have …
Trusting God through Suffering
What does it look like to trust the Lord in this life when he might allow us to endure really painful things?
A Severe Mercy
"My orientation of my heart is that I serve at the pleasure of the King. What's my assignment? I don't like my assignment. But it's …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director