April 21, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Weekly Blog
| Tags: devotional, blog, moses, jochebed
What precious area of your own life do you need to place in a pitch-coated basket along the banks of the Nile? Is there an area, a person, a thing that you need to admit that you cannot control, and so surrender your limited control and place solidly in the control of God’s Capable and Mighty hands? Figuratively speaking, can you trust Him with whatever your "baby" is. j...
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March 31, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, Jesus, blog, gospel of mark, easter
In His first coming, Jesus came in humility, a sacrificial lamb to the slaughter. In his second coming, it will be in splendor, glory, and power. In His first coming, He was crowned with thorns. In His second coming, He will be crowned with many crowns. In his first coming, many rejected Him. In His second coming, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesu...
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March 24, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: blog, devotional, gospel of mark, judas
John 13:27 says that Satan “entered in” to Judas. So does that mean he was an innocent victim? Was he just a pawn used to start the chain of events that led to the crucifixion? After all, Jesus knew Judas was going to betray him, so can Judas be held responsible for the betrayal? Those are some valid questions to mull over....
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March 3, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: blog, devotional, gospel of mark, Jesus
Mark Chapter 10 reveals the strange way in which people qualify for entrance into God's kingdom....
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February 25, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, blog, gospel of mark
we make the mistake when we try and apply that desire to not suffer to our spiritual lives. Remember that Jesus has invites us to a radically different way of living. The way of the cross is to turn from personal gain and self-love and instead urges us to live fully for Jesus- even when it is painful or costs us something like comfort or security.
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February 17, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: devotional, church blog, gospel of mark
As we look at Mark chapters 7-8, Jesus reveals that He isn't concerned about outward appearances....
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February 11, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, christian living, gospel of mark
Being a follower of Jesus is a life-long journey, not a final destination. And we are all on that journey together.
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February 3, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, gospel of mark
Now, take heart. Here’s a mind-blowing, counter-cultural thought. In Christ, you are someone before you do something. What you “do” for God, no matter how “great” it is, will never change how much God values you and loves you. Already. Before you even do a single thing....
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January 27, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, good shepherd
Knowing Jesus must lead to following Jesus. It requires one step of obedience after another....
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January 20, 2021
by Jennifer White
| Tags: devotional, blog, gospel of mark
The Pharisees and religious rulers had heaped an impossible burden of rule-following on the people. To adhere to the letter of all their rules required such focus that it allowed no room for what Jesus showed to be more important. Such things included serving and caring for other people, promoting justice, and loving mercy....
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January 13, 2021
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Pastor's Blog
| Tags: devotional, discipleship, gospel of mark
That process of being shaped and equipped by God often happens gradually and progressively. It doesn't happen by reading a list of things we should eliminate from or add to our lives. It happens by getting to know Jesus and following Him wherever He leads. ...
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December 16, 2020
by Jennifer White
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Category:
Weekly Blog
| Tags: blog, devotional, Christmas
The classic Christmas song, O Holy Night, can remind us that though in some ways this Christmas is very different in how we can celebrate, what we celebrate has not changed. And that is what truly matters....
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October 29, 2020
by Derek Duncan
| Tags: devotional, pastor's blog
Growing weary? Be empowered by reflecting on God's character...
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September 23, 2020
by Jennifer White
| Tags: psalm, devotional, weekly blog
Sometimes when we are faced with a challenge, we can become so overwhelmed that we don’t even know where we should begin. We fixate on the enormity of the problem, and become stuck, often opting to do nothing because we can’t fix it or change it. However, if we shift our focus from our situation and instead focus on God and the enormity of His love and His Wisdom, it ...
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