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Joshua: Be Dedicated to the Lord

God wants to use you, because of your strength and in spite of your flaws. But you’re never alone, because God promises to be with you. Life your life as a Christian in such a way that you are confident in God’s promise. Have faith in His plan, and go where He sends you— God’s way is the best for your life even though the world’s expectations constantly distract us.

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Advent: Arrival of the Savior

As we begin the Christmas season, know that the glory of God arrives with it. Christmas is more than just a holiday, it is a celebration of the arrival of Jesus, so we should treat the arrival of Christmas with excitement and anticipation evident in the way we live our lives. Look for the moments this month to shine God’s glory, as God shows you who He is and the gift He has given you.

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Washing The Feet

Jesus washing the feet of His disciples was a demonstration of lowering Himself in service to another because of God’s love. We learn the meaning of service so that we are willing to metaphorically wash someone’s feet ourselves— to go to someone in need and do something for them even if it may be difficult for us.

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Open the Doors

As we consider where God is leading us as a church and as individuals, we need to remember what really keeps us in line with God’s vision. The daily work of ministry can’t be done according to God’s will without a devotion to prayer. Without prayer, we aren’t anticipating the opportunities that God sends our way. Pray that God opens doors so that you may carry the light of the Gospel to others.

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The Cross Brings Forgiveness - Part 1

On Palm Sunday we anticipate the coming excitement of Easter and the work of salvation that was given to us, and reflect on the condition that salvation brought us out of— a state of loss, guilt, and sin. We all know the famous story of Peter denying Jesus three times, but we also deny Christ unintentionally. by not exemplifying our love for God in our lives through both words and actions.

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God is Doing a New Thing

When we are lost in the wilderness, God provides a path for us to follow; when our lives become a dry, hopeless desert, God becomes like a source of fresh water. God is ready to do something new in your life, so be prepared to experience it. Draw close to the Lord so that you can recognize when God begins to move.

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Dealing with What's Unclean

If you are reading through the Bible you may struggle with Leviticus—how can ancient cleanliness laws apply to your life in the modern day? Each of us is imperfect, and at some point we are unclean. The rules in Leviticus also symbolize the way sin impacts us, and how we can be made clean again.

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The Word to the World

When we try to advance the gospel, we are often faced with a world that doesn’t understand. This makes our responsibility to proclaim the God’s Word to the people ever greater. Appreciating all that the Word encompasses will equip you to bring this message to the world.

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Becoming a True Disciple

Guest speaker Andy Taylor preaches a message about discipleship. Just as any organization or business has a primary objective which they must meet in order to function for the purpose they were created, so we are called to be a disciple for Jesus Christ and to make disciples of others.

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