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Oct 2017
“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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Give Thanks
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...
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500th Anniversary of the Reformation
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,...
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Fall Reflections
Fall is certainly one of my favorite times of the year. I just love the cool brisk air and the smell of fresh fallen leaves. It’s also a season when I get to spend more time...
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The Fear of the Lord
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! (Proverbs 16:16) This summer has brought one challenge after another to us as Christians – the latest being the Charlottesville...
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In His Steps
Doesn’t the world seem to be plagued with one crisis after another? And regardless of what is going on with the rest of the world, what are the issues facing Christians? Have any of...
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Operation Arctic VBS 2017
OPERATION ARCTIC ADVENTURE BEGINS SOON! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 Grab your parka and snow boots! This year’s Vacation Bible School at Union Grove Baptist Church, we’re headed deep into the stunning Arctic Circle that...
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Be Fed
Today, if only you would hear his voice, do not harden your hearts . . . Psalm 95:7b-8a Does God really talk to us? Can we really hear the voice of God? Wouldn’t it...
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Remember Who You Are
For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13) It comes out of nowhere...
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Lent
Dear Friends in Christ, So how many of us really know what Mardi Gras is all about? When I look at news articles and pictures on-line, I get the feeling that most people would...
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