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You Are Invited

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. During Ashes to Go and the noon and 7:00 pm services, I invited attendees to the observance of a Holy Lent. Ashes were imposed, Psalm 51 said, and penitent prayers lifted to God. Yesterday’s services kicked off a forty-day period we call Lent. Whether you were able to join us in

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Ash Wednesday Sermon

If you attempted to join our Ash Wednesday service via Livestream you would have noticed the issues with the audio preventing much of the service from being heard. Pastor Keith Boyd of Lake Highlands Church has generously provided a manuscript so you can read his message to our congregations from that night.  Many of you

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Camping with Jesus

We see Peter, James, and John joining Jesus for some quality time on the mountaintop in this week’s text. While Jesus is off praying, Peter, James, and John are busy staying awake. I can imagine them looking around the area for wood to build a fire. Maybe they are telling stories of their exploits or

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We are Loved

Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High;

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A Mission Worth Keeping

Like every first Sunday of each month, this past Sunday was Austin Street Sunday for our church. Surely you have heard the call for cookies and boiled eggs that come every few weeks; maybe you have provided food, helped separate hot dog buns, or even visited the shelter to help serve.   Serving at the

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You Can Never Go Home

Things change in our lives. The perfect example is the adage that we can never go home. Of course, we are free to travel where we like in this country. Returning to our hometowns is not restricted. However, what we encounter in the places where we grew up is change. The house where we grew

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Made Free

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jesus is talking to a group of Jews who have been following him and have come to believe that Jesus is the messiah. Jesus tells them that their belief will make them

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