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Meet the Director of Community Ministries
Having previously worked as an accountant, I am amazed and humbled to be given an opportunity to direct Community Ministries here at Faith. Some of my current responsibilities include the oversight of a great community center, which incorporates the administration … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Ministry Updates, Miscellaneous
Tagged Community MInistry, grace, outreach, reconciliation
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Avoiding a Life of Ruin
Have you ever heard the biographical narrative surrounding the life of a man named Joshua? Well, one definite item that would be listed on his Linkedin profile is that he “played an integral role in a battle that took place … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Basics, Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged Christ, Community MInistry, gospel, grace, sin
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The Three Hardest Words To Say…Ever
You just trash-talked your fellow employee yesterday about how your football team was going to annihilate his. Today, the score on ESPN and the sports page of the paper says otherwise. You contemplate skipping work. . . .but instead, while … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Basics, Questions and Answers, Tips and Tools
Tagged forgiveness, grace, humility, pride, three hardes words
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How Should You Respond to Children Who Don’t Obey God? Part 2
It’s hard when a child you love is rejecting God’s Word and wants to live his/her life in a way that is pleasing to them, but not pleasing to God. But with God’s help, and focusing on obedience to God’s … Continue reading
Posted in Questions and Answers, Tips and Tools
Tagged children, forgiveness, grace, parenting, Parents, rebellion
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Praying Like an Apostle, Part 1: Framework and Content
Have you ever struggled praying, whether it be the disipline of setting aside time to pray, or knowing how to pray? If you gather a bunch of Christians together and ask them what part of their walk with God they … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tools
Tagged apostle, D.A. Carson, Faith Community Institute, FCI, grace, Paul, prayer, praying, Series: Praying Like an Apostle
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Outreach Series – Six Words Every Relationship Needs
Friends, we understand that asking people to come to church with you can be a challenge. You might be embarrassed, you might be intimidated, you might be asking someone for the first time, or you might be concerned about their … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry Updates
Tagged encouragement, friendship, grace, outreach, Outreach series, relationships
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Law Before Grace? Really? (Digging Deeper into Exodus)
Have you ever heard the Ten Commandments read at a funeral? How about Leviticus? No? Ever thought about why not? Does Leviticus warm your heart? What do you normally hear at funerals? Psalm 23? Psalm 23 is a Hebrew poem … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Devotionals
Tagged Digging Deeper into Exodus, Exodus, grace, israel, law, psalm 23, shepherd
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Can God Use a Person Like Me?
Seriously? Have you ever had a conversation like this with yourself in the mirror? “Dude, who are you kidding? How could God ever use you?” “Seriously?” About your birth Maybe you were conceived out of wedlock. Or perhaps one or both of … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, Questions and Answers
Tagged forgiveness, grace, heritage, history, past, Paul, sin
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Acts and the Law: Explaining the Requirements Placed on the Gentiles in Acts 15
Last Sunday we studied Acts 15. Pastor Viars spoke about how Acts 15 helps us learn about discerning the will of God. With those truths already in mind, I would like us to revisit the text to think more broadly … Continue reading →