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Permission to Rest: Embracing Solitude with God
I truly needed that time alone with my own heart and with the Maker of my heart. It would take me several more years to learn that a regular practice of silence and solitude with God is not a luxury, but a foundational habit of grace for those who desire to live an abiding life in Christ Jesus.

Jenny Meeker
May 63 min read
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Learning to Say “Yes” to Rest
Several years ago, when I first got involved in ministry, I was passionate about people knowing Jesus. I loved introducing others to Him...
Ellen Burany
May 27, 20244 min read
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Breathing Hope into Vision
As a pastor, I was tired of the volunteer culture where we placed people into positions at church to fill voids but really didn’t take...
Victor Millan
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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The Powerful Gift of Listening
Many years ago, when I was a new Christian, Marilyn, a woman who had walked with Jesus much longer than me, spiritually took me under her...
Ellen Burany
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Reshaping Worship
George Whitefield once infamously stated: "I am no great Friend to long Sermons, long Prayers, or long Hymns. - They are generally weary...
Philip Percival
Jan 15, 20233 min read
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Reshaping Christmas
Let me tell you my secret - I love Christmas. All of it! For our family Christmas is a special time of carols and cards, parties and...
Colin Sinclair
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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The Joy of Praying to Our Father
Mark Ashton-Smith, a thirty-three year old lecturer at Cambridge University, capsized in some treacherous water while he was kayaking off...
Bill Trasher
Nov 22, 20225 min read
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Reshaping Your Prayer Life
The importance and value of prayer can never be overemphasized. It is one of the critical habits of highly effective Christians and...
Albert Tamado
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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RELATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP: Hard to Measure but Worth every Moment!
Discipling must begin with an incarnational relationship. It is essential that it be in an alongside style (not coaching over the phone...
Steve Meeker & Jim Feiker
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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Not Meant to Struggle Alone
Growing up in sunny Southern California, I often enjoyed the waters of the nearby beach. As a young child, I would build sand castles,...
Ericka Harris
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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Designed for Worship
I spend an embarrassing amount of time thinking about cooking. It was baking that first hooked me when I was a kid – the endless,...
Alanna Glover
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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The Transforming Practice of Lament
Writing laments wasn’t something I had consciously done before. But I have kept a journal in the past to share my thoughts with God. It...
Hanna
Dec 12, 20212 min read
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Grief Matters
We can't go far in life without experiencing the impact of suffering and loss. Although we wish we were exempt, none of us are. For over...
Ellen Burany
Jul 3, 20213 min read
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Chasing Joy
“Do we or don’t we?” That question danced around the edges of my mind for weeks. I so wanted to celebrate our grandson Noah’s High School...
Joanne Thompson
Dec 13, 20202 min read
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5 Christmas Sport&Games Activities
Christmas is a time where everyone loves to come together to eat, catch-up and play games with family and friends. Within sports ministry...
Emily Twigg
Dec 6, 20206 min read
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And Yet I Plant a Garden
I was born in Germany, grew up in Croatia, then recently moved back to Germany for my studies. I moved 7 times in 21 years, with several...
Naomi Bosch
Nov 19, 20204 min read
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Finding Rest During a Pandemic
In the current worldwide crisis, how do we keep going as wave one gives way to a second wave of a pandemic? What may have looked far off...
Steve Meeker
Oct 31, 20203 min read
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God, Are You Really There?
A few weeks ago, in psychology class, a professor asked us if we knew what the only two fears are that we are all born with. We made a...
Tamara Stannard
Apr 12, 20203 min read
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To Lead or Not to Lead
Cultural Perspectives on Leadership Practices Have you ever wondered why some leaders are very strong and authoritarian while others are...
Sheryl Takagi Silzer
Jun 18, 20172 min read
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The Invisible Ministry of Disciple Making
Behind the scenes is where disciple making essentially takes place. As a mentor, the ministry of investing your life into others is out...
Jim Feiker
May 17, 20172 min read
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