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I Can Hardly Wait for Christmas But I’ll Try – An Advent Reflection by John...
Today’s Advent reflection is written by John Leech. John is the rector at St Albans Episcopal Church in Edmonds Washington and a good friend. I can hardly wait for it, for all it means to me:...
View ArticleWorth a Look 12.19.12
Kindle Deal of the Day: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp. $3.79. In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the...
View ArticleWhat I’m Learning From My Students, Part 1
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now, and this seems like a good time as another semester has drawn to a close. Ever since I’ve been teaching on a college or graduate level, I’ve had the...
View ArticleHis One and Only Son…
This verse was in a Christmas card I opened yesterday…perfect choice: This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 As...
View ArticleList of Things I Praise God for in 2012
2012 is almost at and end, and we’re all probably thinking about how time flies. Another year is coming to a close, and the new year is just a few days ahead. Looking back, I want to give God glory on...
View ArticlePorn Makes Me Focus on Myself
Have you ever watched porn with your best friend? Ever sat down with some pop corn, on the couch with your laptop, plonked inbetween your Mom and Dad? Thought not. There are better ways of bonding with...
View Article5 Ways to Play With Your Kids This Christmas
Can I challenge you, parents? Don't let this holiday season go by without spending time just having fun with your kids. No agenda. Just fun.
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Challenges Pastors and People Face During the Holidays Thabiti Anyabwile: Tis’ the season to be jolly, right? Well, for some of us, but not all of us. While the entire world seems to glitter in tinsel,...
View ArticleWelcoming New Writers, Celebrating All {VIDEO}
We’re welcoming eleven new writers to our team, and celebrating the writers that have been with us all along. Thank you for being a faithful reader. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Get excited...
View ArticleA Christ-centered Christmas children’s book
Our creative director, Jason Dyba, wrote this book. He read it during our Christmas services at Long Hollow. It’s phenomenal. Read along with it. Then pick up a copy (see below the video for easy, free...
View ArticleBook Excerpt: Climbing Out of the Box by Dixie R. Diamanti
Book Excerpt: Climbing Out of the Box by Dixie R. Diamanti This is a guest blog post by Dixie R. Diamanti featuring chapter twelve from Climbing Out of the Box—My Journey out of Sexual and Spiritual...
View ArticleA Warning To The Local Church From 1 Samuel 8
I think there is a warning for the church that can be found in 1 Samuel 8. 1 Samuel 8 deals with the moment Israel demanded that they be ruled by a king. Up until this point they had been led by God,...
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What Makes Gratitude Overflow?
There is something special about giving a gift to a child who rarely receives gifts. Most families in developing countries don’t have the extra funds to buy gifts like bubbles and Dora dolls.My Account...
View Articlewhy i will not start my OWN church
Starting a new church is popular these days. Some will get started in a person’s home and over the years evolve into a very influential church in the community. Others will get started and...
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Perfect Gifts: Salvation
The redeemed will sing forever "Jesus saves!" Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Romans 5:15-17 But there is a...
View ArticleA reader writes: remaining with quiet, respectful, disbelief
A reader writes ... "A New Kind of Christianity" is an outstanding contribution to a significant silent spiritual segment of our population. Some of us continue in our Churches for many reasons with a...
View ArticleHow to Do It
What does it take to receive and experience hope? The Bible gives us a clue from the actions of those who enjoyed the hope God gives. King David (before he became king) was the most wanted man in...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Supernatural Manifestations in a Revival – Part 15 |...
#GTH Blog Every move of God has had unique manifestations that has dumbfounded people who live in the natural. Here’s a report by Roberts Liardon on the revival meetings held in Wales: “It was common...
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My Favorite Books of 2012
That season has come around once again, where top ten lists abound! As you know, reading is one the few hobbies I have, regularly reading well over 100 books a year. With that much reading, it’s no...
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The Focus Of Our Message
I did not come to bring peace but a sword —Matthew 10:34 Never be sympathetic with a person whose situation causes you to conclude that God is dealing harshly with him. God can be more tender than we...
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