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04 Feb 2019

Wisdom isn’t a word you probably hear very often in casual conversation. It may not be a word you’ve heard very often lately, period. So, what is wisdom? And why is it so important to us as we live out our lives in the Christian faith? In the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon makes it very clear that having wisdom allows us to understand life itself. From God’s view, to “get wisdom” is better than receiving gold. Those who get wisdom find life and receive favor from the Lord. The Teen Study Bible......

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28 Jan 2019

Pray for Guidance for the New Year

David Dahl

blog, Pastor David Dahl

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Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6b) The problem with resolutions is that they include a “forever” commitment. We’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get out of debt, stick to a budget, stop smoking, save for the future, and spend more time with family. We want to improve ourselves and our quality of life and have some kind of impact on the rest of the world. I remember a few years ago, I made a resolution to work out 3 times......

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22 Jan 2019

The Ultimate Picture of Freedom

Pastor Scott

blog, Pastor Scott Mann

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I’m pretty sure that just about everyone who has attended Gloria Dei knows that I have a granddaughter named Hazel and that I think she is terrific. Being a grandfather is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I’m sure if you talked to Karen, she has shared the same feelings about being a grandmother. Karen and I were talking the other day about Hazel (imagine that); wondering what it is about spending time with her that is so special. And like everything in life, it really is all about God.......

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18 Dec 2018

And the Word Became Flesh

David Dahl

blog, Pastor David Dahl

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And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) I’m a regular at the Tomah Community Table. Every Monday evening, everyone has an opportunity to share a meal – free of charge – at the Masonic Lodge donated, prepared and served by a number of organizations and families, Gloria Dei being one of them. The people that gather there come from all walks of life. Some young and many older, some......

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