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Sep 263 min

Counterfeit Rest

Hey there! Check out this awesome devotional about finding real rest in God. During the summer, we had a series called "Be Still," and I...

Sep 191 min

Words Create Worlds

Words Create Worlds Ran into this and wow it spoke volumes to me. Consider the weight of your words. -Pastor Charles I came across a...

May 23 min

"Breaking the Stigma: Nurturing Mental Health in Community and Faith"

In this article, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I want to emphasize a critical issue that resonates deeply with many

Feb 262 min

Pray Now, Dave DeSelm - February 26, 2024

We’ve all done it. At least I have…and all too often, I’m afraid. I get word of someone’s point of need either through conversation or socia

Feb 123 min

Alva Review-Courier - Holy Moments: Give Me a Break

Published on January 26, 2024 When I wrote my last article in December, I spoke a little bit about taking time away from the busyness of...

Feb 65 min

The Year That Changed Everything! Part 1

2023 was a year that changed my life forever. In this post, I want to write a review on what 2023 brought to my life. It was a year that bro

Dec 18, 20233 min

Sacred space: Making room for Jesus and others this Christmas

It does not seem possible that we are in the Advent/Christmas Season. But here we are. We are just a couple of short weeks away from...

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