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2 weeks ago | bladeempire.com | Rick Barrett |Lead Pastor

Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:04 am I am certain that many of us have heard the phrase, “patience is a virtue.” Many people like to give it place in the bible, however, that is not the case.

Aug 7, 2024 | algona.com | Jason B. Fischer |Lead Pastor

The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living

Jun 17, 2024 | christianity.com | Chad Roberts |Lead Pastor

When was the last time you tackled a renovation project? Perhaps you remodeled your kitchen, redid your bathroom, or repurposed something in the backyard. Either way, we all know what it is to take something that feels old and make it new. God loves renovation projects, and His favorite is you.

Jun 11, 2024 | christianity.com | Chad Roberts |Lead Pastor

People who love God make mistakes. Perhaps you know what it is to look around and all of a sudden not feel as close to God as you once were. There is a strong promise in Psalm 37:23 that can guide our feet back onto the right path, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord when he delights in his way.” The original word for established is the Hebrew word kuwn. There are multiple layers of this fascinating word in the original language of the Old Testament.

Apr 29, 2024 | christianity.com | Chad Roberts |Lead Pastor

Do current world events make you feel fearful or uneasy? Hamas set the world on fire in the fall of 2023, and things have not looked the same since. There is an unprecedented rise in antisemitism. Why are we seeing anti-Israeli protests from coast to coast in America and around the world? From major cities to college campuses, the spirit of antisemitism is raging. My aim is to show you what antisemitism really is, where it comes from, and how today’s Christians should respond.