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Author Archives: Steve Viars
Graduation, International Students, and a Marvelous Ministry Opportunity
Last Saturday my wife Kris and I had the privilege of watching our daughter Karis graduate from Purdue with a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Flanked on one hand by Karis’ husband Austin and the other by my mother, our … Continue reading
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Tagged college, Faith West, graduation, international, international students, love, outreach, purdue, strangers
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Boston and the Nature of Man
The tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon have provided a rich glimpse into the current condition of our culture. Whenever calamity strikes, the recesses of our hearts are revealed as we reflect and speak about what has occurred. Before the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bombing, Boston, Boston Bombing, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Bombing, Marathon Bombing
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Steve Viars’ Salvation Testimony
In his salvation testimony, Pastor Viars explains how I John 5:13 has given him unrelenting assurance of salvation: “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know … Continue reading
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Solving Community Challenges Together
How much value should community members place on living in a united way? Should we seek to identify community challenges and solve them together, and at what cost? Is it ever right to make modest compromises on certain levels for … Continue reading
Why Churches Plan
The God of the universe made you in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). Please let that sink in for a moment. Because of that unique position and calling we were simultaneously given privileges and responsibilities like no other aspect … Continue reading
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When a Faithful Member Passes Away
A few nights ago, I sat in Will Johnson’s hospital room with Will’s wife Jeane, their daughter Heidi, and some other family members and friends from the church. Over a course of several hours, Will’s breathing became more sporadic and … Continue reading
When Teens Make Great Choices
This past week I was reminded on two separate occasions of the importance of investing resources into the lives of the children and teens of our church. The first was when I received a picture of Janelle Rosenbarger, a senior … Continue reading
Now that the Dirt is Flying at Faith West
By God’s grace work has begun at 1920 Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette. The construction phase of Faith West is now underway. Here are a number of ways you can participate in this exciting part of the process. Pray for … Continue reading
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Tagged Community MInistry, Faith West, outreach
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Turkey and Stuffing in July
This past Sunday afternoon our church family celebrated the groundbreaking of Faith West, a ministry and counseling center for students, staff, and faculty at Purdue University and our neighbors in West Lafayette, IN. I realize that many persons were unable … Continue reading
Please Pray for Purdue’s New President
1 Timothy 2:1-3 – First of all, I urge that entreaties and prayer, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet … Continue reading
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