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Reflecting Christ's Love This Valentine's Day
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

Reflecting Christ's Love This Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, hearts and expressions of love abound. While this holiday often focuses on romantic love, as disciples of Jesus, we're called to a higher standard of love—one that mirrors Christ's love for us. Let this season of love be a reminder of our call to live out Christ's love in all we do.

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Daddy Help Me
Nancy Himes Nancy Himes

Daddy Help Me

Explore the comfort of knowing God as our "Abba Father," a loving parent who walks with us through life’s challenges. Inspired by Romans 8:15, this post encourages heartfelt prayer and a personal relationship with God. Trust in His guidance, embrace His love, and grow in faith as His adopted children.

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Starting Fresh with God: Embracing the New Year with Faith and Gratitude
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

Starting Fresh with God: Embracing the New Year with Faith and Gratitude

Discover how to start the new year with God at the center of your heart and plans. Inspired by John 1:1-5, this blog explores the joy of fresh beginnings and the importance of aligning your hopes and gratitude with your faith in Christ. Let this reflection guide you toward a meaningful and faith-filled start to 2025.

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What Do You Want For Christmas?
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

What Do You Want For Christmas?

It’s funny when we remember running downstairs as children to see what was under the tree. The shepherds ran to Bethlehem to see the gift God had given them. Yet, we often hesitate to move or change to experience the blessing Jesus brings to our lives.

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He Restores My Soul
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

He Restores My Soul

Multiple leadership and productivity gurus have said that focus is a superpower. Even with packed to-do lists, we spend so much time scrolling on our phones and searching for things to watch on Netflix. Concentration is hard to come by when we have a lot on our minds or plates. Everyone feels overwhelmed and distracted. In a world where this behavior is the norm, focus is indeed a superpower. 

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Do Not Live In Fear
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

Do Not Live In Fear

I’ve never been a fan of being scared for fun. It just doesn’t register for me the way it does for some others. We live in a world with plenty of things that warrant genuine fear.

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A Change In Seasons
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

A Change In Seasons

A point in time, like a change in seasons, is always interesting. With a change of season, will you focus on what’s lost or what’s next? Will you long for what was or dream of what can be? In reality, both things are going to happen to us. The critical thing is which will be your focus. 

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Think Differently About Doubts
Pastor Scott Johnson Pastor Scott Johnson

Think Differently About Doubts

It might be helpful to think differently about doubts in our faith walk. What if we understood the doubt or question as a chance to strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with God? 

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