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April 7, 2020April 9, 2020

Embracing the Darkness

While Holy Week is typically recognized by days such as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, there is one particular day that doesn't quite get the attention it probably deserves - in particular, the day between the Cross of Good Friday and the Empty Tomb of Resurrection Sunday, otherwise known as 'Holy Saturday,' This post explores the significance of darkness, symbolized with the tomb. When we learn to embrace the darkness, the light of resurrection becomes that much brighter.

February 11, 2020April 9, 2020

Radiance & Goodness

A lesson on radiance, goodness and the glory of God from Psalm 34. Where you find goodness, you find the glory of God. Taste and see that the Lord indeed is good!

January 1, 2020February 24, 2020

One Word, One Year

January 1, 2018 What's Your One Word for 2018? The beginning of a New Year marks the time when many people make goals (or resolutions) for areas of their lives they would like to see or experience change. According to Barna Research Group, nearly two-thirds of American's make New Year's resolutions, but only 20% report …

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March 23, 2019February 24, 2020

Specks and Planks

Sermon from March 17, 2019 at Integrity Church in Burlington on Matthew 7:1:6. While Jesus warns against judging others, He does not forbid all forms of judgement. "Don't be so critical, but be a little critical." https://youtu.be/zeQPMDTFYfQ

June 1, 2018February 13, 2019

The Back of God

In Exodus 33, we find an interesting interaction between Moses and God (as if each interaction isn't already interesting enough!). In verse 18, Moses makes a rather odd but direct request of God; "...show me your glory." It's an oddrequest only when you consider all that Moses has seen and experienced up to this point. But Moses …

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