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04 Dec 2017

Mass shootings, stabbings, hurricanes, fires, rampant sexual harassment, political corruption, drug abuse, domestic violence, angry protests.…it seems that threats are coming from every direction. These are certainly not the things that you hope to hear about when you turn on the television, particularly in our nation that was built on freedom, liberty and justice for all. The reality is that we live in a world torn and broken by sin. If you study scripture and world history, there have always been horrible, violent people, corrupt governments and periods of unrest and disaster.......

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31 Oct 2017

The Small Catechism

David Dahl

blog, Pastor David Dahl

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“Lord, break my heart for what breaks yours.” I don’t know who first prayed that prayer. I know it’s an old one. As we celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, I believe it was an ache deep in the heart of Martin Luther and the push behind his writing a little book called The Small Catechism. For Luther, this small book was developing for over 10 years. Why did it take so long? He didn’t want to muddy the water with one more book. But he realized that many of them......

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31 Oct 2017

Give Thanks

Pastor Scott

blog, Pastor Scott Mann

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In the month of November, we are in a time of year set aside for giving thanks. Certain things that I give thanks for include my family and friends, a home, health, food on the table and of course, our congregation. You may have noticed, or at least I hope you did, that I didn’t mention God in this list. But not because He’s not worthy of my thanks…it was just to make a point. Have you ever noticed that when you ask peoplewhat they are thankful for, they will often reply......

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07 Oct 2017

500th Anniversary of the Reformation

David Dahl

blog, Pastor David Dahl

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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1Peter 4:10) How often do you get a chance to celebrate a 500th Anniversary? Well, I suppose about once every 500 years… During October, we’re placing extra emphasis on the Protestant Reformation – the period of history begun as Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses (topics for discussion) on the bulletin board of his day – the church door. A movement ensued that opened the door to the Bible being translated into the language......

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