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Encounters: In the Temple

My father is a Jewish believer in Messiah Jesus, so I had the amazing gift of getting to grow up with a deep appreciation for my heritage and the Jewish roots of my faith. One of the elements of this was the observation of all…

Easter Sunday Child Safety Tips

Easter is a celebration, with lots of new and returning child visitors. During this special time, it’s important to go that extra mile to keep the little ones safe. Here are some quick tips to ensure everyone has a great time and remains protected. Allergies:…

Encounters: With A Daughter

I remember the first ultrasound where we could tell things weren’t going according to “plan.” It was the event that thrust us into the roller coaster that was our youngest child’s pregnancy. The day I read her story, her words because my desperate anthem, too….

Encounters: Jesus and John the Baptist

John the Baptist. You know all about him. Desert dweller. Different diet. In fact, we’ve seen the Daniel Diet fad and the Paleo Diet grow in popularity, but I’ve never heard anyone do a series of videos on the John the Baptist Diet Plan of…

Encounters: On The Shore

Leading up to Luke 5, Jesus has been speaking the word of God in the desert, the temple and the synagogue, driving out an evil spirit, and healing the sick. Up to this point in the story, Jesus did not have any disciples. I guess I always thought that…

Encounters: In His Courts

It was about forty days or so since the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph packed up what little they had brought with them to Bethlehem, and set out on the six-mile journey to Jerusalem. As a momma of littles, I am trying to fathom…

Encounters: On the Mountain

Where did you come from? What community of faith shaped your spiritual journey? I grew up in a vibrant church that was continuously expectant for encounters with God. Theologically and practically, meeting with God, sensing His Spirit, and hearing His voice were part of the church culture….

Encounters: In the Ashes

After a siege on Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, the Jewish people of Judah were made captives once more. Among them were four young men – brilliant, handsome, and likely of noble lineage. Because of their station and brightness, these four captives were chosen…

Keeping Kids Safe at Church with a Child Protection Policy

Children have immense purpose and value! And they are so vulnerable. That’s why pastors, teachers, parents, and volunteers have the ultimate responsibility of doing all they can to protect the little ones, the most vulnerable in our society. We understand this is a high calling…