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God Calls You to Life in the Spirit, but First…

As followers of Jesus, we follow all the way. That means that we live in the power of the Spirit. To truly live in the Spirit is to live in the power of the resurrection. But there is no resurrection without a crucifixion. And my experience is this: it is much harder to die to…
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June 1, 2018 0

4 Things to do to Make a Positive Difference – and Maybe Change Your World

Do you want to make a difference in the world – or at least in your world? Do you want to leave a positive mark? Nehemiah made a difference that changed history – at least a little. And his life shows how you can make a difference, too. The story starts like this: Nehemiah heard…
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May 29, 2018 0

Can You Have A Personal Pentecost?

Have you ever experienced something that changed the entire trajectory of your life? Have you been part of something that changed the course of history? If you are following Jesus, the answer to these questions is ‘yes.’ But there is so much more – Pentecost! Jiawei Chen When we look at the event as recorded…
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May 25, 2018 0

How to Read the Old Testament

Have you ever struggled to read through the Old Testament? Do you wonder how relevant it can be for today? What is at the heart of all that is recorded there? Tanner Mardis There is a strong perspective from which to read this portion of the Bible. One key to understanding it is found in…
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May 22, 2018 0