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Forty Days for a Lifetime: Lent’s Lasting Impact
This week, I want to explore the deeper question: Why do we celebrate Lent?
Alva Nazarene
Mar 244 min read
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Lord, I Need You: A Heartfelt Reflection for Lent
We have now entered the Lenten season, a sacred time of reflection as we journey with Jesus toward the cross. Unlike other church seasons...
Alva Nazarene
Mar 153 min read
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Ditch Resolutions, Refocus on God’s Will
As the New Year approaches, many of us feel the urge to set resolutions. We promise to eat healthier, exercise more, or boost productivity.
Rev. Charles A. Wells
Feb 13 min read
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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...
Alva Nazarene
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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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...
Alva Nazarene
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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"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
Alva Nazarene
May 2, 20243 min read
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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
Alva Nazarene
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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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...
Alva Nazarene
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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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
Alva Nazarene
Feb 6, 20245 min read
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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...
Rev. Charles A. Wells
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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