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Worry, Segregation and the Thousand Year Reign

There are things we should worry about and things we shouldn’t. As long as we’re with Jesus, that first list is a lot shorter! Continue reading

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Christmas at the Community Church

With an angel standing on a stool and shouting directions to Joseph and Mary, it was a little different take on the Christmas story–and a thoroughly enjoyable one! Continue reading

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In the Midst of Miracles and Wonders

I wonder if maybe the way we treat the least of those we meet says the most about us… Continue reading

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Full House on an Icy Morning

What a blessing to have a group of FFA members from South Haven High School join us for worship on an icy winter morning! Continue reading

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The Noise of Hope

While I certainly believe there should be a sense of reverence, a church doesn’t have to sound like a funeral home. Continue reading

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Tougher Than the Weather

Never underestimate the power of showing up… especially when it would be easy not to… Continue reading

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Scalped Scones

Some mistakes are still edible and deciding whether to throw away homemade scones is a tough call! Continue reading

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Sunday School at the Community Church

An unplanned mixing of generations in a Sunday School class shows that young and old share more than we sometimes realize. Continue reading

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Tiny Preacher

A small child who seems to be distracting me from worship ends up teaching me an important lesson. Continue reading

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Small Revelation

Church shrinkage and the disappearance of small churches has become almost pandemic. As we search for solutions, perhaps we should reverse our thinking… Continue reading

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