Random reflections from a modern day pastor.
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Will we turn around?
Sin. A word familiar to us all, and an action that has lasting consequences no matter the scope of the infraction. God’s word, however, promises us an escape and a freedom from sin if we will only humble ourselves and come to Him for forgiveness! This is the greatest promise of the ministry of Jesus…
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Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! It is the morning when Christians all over the world proudly proclaim, “He is risen. He has risen INDEED!” But, did you know that we can proclaim that everyday? There is no reason that we should keep that bottled up to celebrate on just ONE morning – but rather – can celebrate it every day! …
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Will we tell?
The promises of God are often too much for anyone to comprehend, but nevertheless, they are STILL given! Jesus promises to all that hear that to come to Him would bring life – of which we have never seen or possessed before. What is critical to understand as this same promise is still offered today,…
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How do we respond?
When God’s word reveals a truth to us, what we determine in our hearts to do with it is incredibly revealing of what we truly believe; especially if God’s truth threatens our wants, desires, or even our power. The religious leaders in Jerusalem faced the same challenges when it came to Jesus’s teachings that we…
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Are we listening?
When Jesus responds to people, it is often easy to see how His answers could be misconstrued, misunderstood, or even misinterpreted. After all, if He is speaking to us to correct our behavior, no one readily signs up for that! Further, sometimes we can fall into the trap of seeking God’s response but we have…
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What do you allow?
Hypocrisy is one of the most repeated struggles that the modern day church constantly endures. However! We are not defenseless and without opportunity to correct it when it rears its head! For example, Jesus showed a great contrast between religious acts and obeying the Law (see John 7:20-24) that we can learn from. In it,…
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Pastor T.J. Conwell 