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Loving Well: Going Beyond Ourselves

Loving Well: Going Beyond Ourselves

Posted: 12 Jan, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson

What is the essense of love?  Can we grow in this important aspect of life?

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Decision

Decision

Posted: 25 Apr, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

When Jesus spoke to people, he often left them with a decision to make. What decision will we make when Jesus puts a decision before each of us?

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Love One Another & Let God Write the Story

Love One Another & Let God Write the Story

Posted: 30 May, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson and John Meyer

In the midst of loss, God's love for us shines out as we love each other and choose to listen to His voice. 

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Googling God - What is Reality

Googling God - What is Reality

Posted: 13 Jun, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is only one reality, that we all live in and there is also a variety of subjective inner realities that we live from.  God desires to bring us each into the truth.

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Googling God - What is Love

Googling God - What is Love

Posted: 20 Jun, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Love is a choice of affection, kindness, and mercy that flows from the heart of the lover and a deep relational connection with the beloved.

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Googling God - Why is there Suffering in Life?

Googling God - Why is there Suffering in Life?

Posted: 11 Jul, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

When it comes to suffering the answers we think we need are not really all that we need.  God wants to give us more.

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FORGIVENESS: Let - Leave - Love

FORGIVENESS: Let - Leave - Love

Posted: 01 Aug, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Experiencing life through forgiveness of ourselves and others.

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Who You Are Because of Jesus

Who You Are Because of Jesus

Posted: 25 Jul, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

What we believe about our identity, who we are, is one of the most important things about us and has a tremendous influence on how we experience life. 

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Secure in God s Love: Outgrowing Fear in Relationships

Secure in God s Love: Outgrowing Fear in Relationships

Posted: 19 Sep, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

God has invited us to become so secure in His love that we can outgrow our fear and truly live a life of love. 

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Heart of David 1: Looking for God's Favor

Heart of David 1: Looking for God's Favor

Posted: 10 Oct, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

We all care about what others think of us. When we obsess about what people think of us, we become directionless. When we fixate on the favor of God, we live a life full of purpose and significance.

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Heart of David 2: Becoming Secure in God

Heart of David 2: Becoming Secure in God

Posted: 17 Oct, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Like David we can cultivate a dynamic relationship with God that becomes a life-giving source of strength and security.

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Heart of David 4: Waiting Patiently in Hope

Heart of David 4: Waiting Patiently in Hope

Posted: 31 Oct, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

We are invited to learn how to wait in patient hope in a God who hears our cries. 

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Heart of David 9: Repenting after Hearing God's Heart

Heart of David 9: Repenting after Hearing God's Heart

Posted: 05 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the story of David and Bathsheba we learn that when we sin, we can find life and restoration through heart-felt repentance. 

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Heart of David 10: The Steadfast Love of God

Heart of David 10: The Steadfast Love of God

Posted: 12 Dec, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

God’s steadfast love is an unshakable foundation of strength in life. 

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Avoiding Implosion - Trajectory Lessons from David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)

Avoiding Implosion - Trajectory Lessons from David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)

Posted: 26 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

A lesson from David and Bathsheba on setting and maintaining a life-giving trajectory.

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Repenting Well - Course Correction Lessons from David and Bathsheba (Psalm 51)

Repenting Well - Course Correction Lessons from David and Bathsheba (Psalm 51)

Posted: 02 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Responding well when caught in sin sets a life-giving course in both our human relationships, and our relationship with God. 

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Restoring Joy - Course Correction Lessons from David and Bathsheba (Psalm 32)

Restoring Joy - Course Correction Lessons from David and Bathsheba (Psalm 32)

Posted: 09 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Confession and repentance are not bad. Rather, they restore Joy! This study through Psalm 32 will help us remember this life-giving principle.

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Sit Walk Stand 2: Sit in the Finished Work of God

Sit Walk Stand 2: Sit in the Finished Work of God

Posted: 23 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

To do well in the Christian life, you have to believe, in faith, in what God has done for you. And you must sit in the finished work of God.

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Sit Walk Stand 9: Walk in Love, as Christ

Sit Walk Stand 9: Walk in Love, as Christ

Posted: 20 Mar, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Loving others is not just a matter of mustering up more strength to love, but rather, to allow God to love you, and then to love through you.

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Death Conquered - Easter

Death Conquered - Easter

Posted: 17 Apr, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Because of the resurrection, death has been conquered. Instead of living in fear, we can live in confident hope!

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Don't Just Pray: The Story of Hezekiah

Don't Just Pray: The Story of Hezekiah

Posted: 29 May, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the story of Hezekiah we find one of the most amazing answers to desperate prayers.

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Not to the Right or Left: The Story of Josiah

Not to the Right or Left: The Story of Josiah

Posted: 12 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The story of Josiah helps us understand the importance and feasibility of setting and maintaining a life-giving course. 

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Stop and Be Aware of God

Stop and Be Aware of God

Posted: 19 Jun, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is a richness of life available as we step out of the mad rush and cultivate an awareness of God Almighty. 

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Loveronomy: The Kings' Backstory

Loveronomy: The Kings' Backstory

Posted: 26 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Understanding the love story of the kings helps us guard our most precious and life-giving relationship!

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High Calling Discipleship 1: Take the Log Out

High Calling Discipleship 1: Take the Log Out

Posted: 17 Jul, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

"Take the log out" is a teaching of Jesus that is sure to dramatically bless your daily life!

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High Calling Discipleship 16: Believe

High Calling Discipleship 16: Believe

Posted: 30 Oct, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” NIV

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High Calling Discipleship 17: Publicly Acknowledge

High Calling Discipleship 17: Publicly Acknowledge

Posted: 06 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we deal with feelings of shame and embarrassment and still make a stand for Christ?

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High Calling Discipleship 20: Humble Thanks

High Calling Discipleship 20: Humble Thanks

Posted: 27 Nov, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Humility and thankfulness go hand-in-hand, and together they produce JOY. 

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Faith and Fear

Faith and Fear

Posted: 26 Feb, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we respond to life's tough choices with faith?

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Discipline and Devotion

Discipline and Devotion

Posted: 12 Mar, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Spiritual disciplines can help us experience genuine change and a full life!

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