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True Unity Celebrates Diversity

May 24, 2022

True unity—in the church and in society—will only be achieved when we create communities where love is at the center, where differences are honored and celebrated, and all can feel and believe that we are truly one in Christ. … More True Unity Celebrates Diversity

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Friendship, Love, and Sacrifice

May 9, 2021

Friendship entails more than just nice feelings. We know someone is a friend by their actions–and the actions that most clearly demonstrate friendship are actions that entail sacrifice. … More Friendship, Love, and Sacrifice

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Love That Hangs On

March 18, 2018

When we come seeking Jesus and find him on the cross, we see a love that hangs on, however bad things are, for however long it takes. … More Love That Hangs On

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Asking the Wrong Questions

October 22, 2017

It’s like Jesus is saying, “You’re asking the wrong question. It’s not about whether to pay the tax. The question is, what does it mean to give our whole lives to God?” … More Asking the Wrong Questions

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

August 27, 2017

We who confess Jesus is the Messiah are called to follow him in practicing love that leads even to the cross, where hate is destroyed once and for all and we discover new life. … More Who Do You Say That I Am?

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