Everyone continues to say 2020 is unprecedented in so many ways, and yet if we look through history, we find that there is nothing new— the same struggles we face today are the same struggles that were faced years, decades, generations before. If you know history, you are able to see the similarities. As well, … Continue reading From the Assembly to Facedown
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What is Love Series – Love Rejoices With Truth Outline
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV) 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all … Continue reading What is Love Series – Love Rejoices With Truth Outline
Stand in Awe Outline
{ASH WEDNESDAY 2017} Stand in Awe Let the whole world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. [Psalm 33:8] Lent is a season of fasting and renewal. When you fast (stop doing something), but you also replace it with something else—something beneficial to your relationship with Jesus. For this Lenten season, … Continue reading Stand in Awe Outline
The Lord Allows
God selected Moses and Aaron for special roles in leading His people. He also set apart the whole community of Israel. They were God’s chosen people, His special people. In Numbers 16, we read about the rebellion of Korah. The people united against Moses and Aaron. They stood up and claimed two things. The first … Continue reading The Lord Allows
Stuck Eggs
When I came home with the groceries, I was excited to have an extra set of hands, along with my kiddos, to carry in the bags. Of course, just after I yelled, “Don’t break the eggs,” the bag that contained the eggs and bread was knocked over. Despite the kids trying to stop the fall, … Continue reading Stuck Eggs
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life “I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” - excerpt from the … Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Our Birthright Message with Outline
Main Passage: Genesis 25:29-34 [ESV] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore his name was called Edom. Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” Esau said, “I am … Continue reading Our Birthright Message with Outline
Gift of Rest
Many times we see the commands of the Bible as obligations, as rules that keep us from something that might be enjoyable. But when you actually look at the commands, you can see a loving Father who is trying to do what is best for His children. The Sabbath day was given to us as … Continue reading Gift of Rest
The Bitter Taste of Discipline
I do not like the taste of grapefruit; however, I read many articles claiming that it would be beneficial for my health so I decided to start drinking grapefruit juice daily. The problem is that I cannot stand the taste. The first time I had some of the juice, I could not even force it … Continue reading The Bitter Taste of Discipline
The Gold Cords
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 This past weekend was graduation. I walked into a room full of classmates uncertain of what to expect for the actual ceremony. We had practice the evening before, but I was not familiar … Continue reading The Gold Cords
Tania Gutekunst 