Growing Deeper in Christ: Perseverance and New Beginnings
Each day, we step forward into new opportunities, building on what has come before.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 183 min read
Growing Deeper with Christ: Why Membership?
We used to be a nation of joiners, finding our identity in various institutions such as churches, clubs and service organizations.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 102 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ: Five Things
How are you growing deeper in Christ?
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jul 172 min read
Rooted in Christ
In my quest for a tall fescue lawn, I’ve heard that one important element is applying treatments that strengthen the roots of the grass.
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Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Jul 112 min read
Why Me?
As both a pastor and the director of a non-profit, I'm a firm believer in short-term mission trips.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 193 min read
Do I really have to go to church?
Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! But you could have guessed that, couldn’t you?
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Dr. Brandon Dasinger
May 232 min read
Being Uncool
One of the things I love about Jesus is that he seemed completely comfortable not fitting in.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 252 min read
God ahead of us
We often forget one of the ways in which God works. If we were to be more aware, however, I think we would be amazed at what we would find.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 132 min read
The Impact of Devotion
We often think that service to God must be in grand achievements and bold enterprises.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Mar 72 min read
Tending the Fields
In Lent, we tend to our lives so that we might be more open to God’s direction, so that God might form and shape us and our dreams.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Thanksgiving
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1...
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Dr. Brandon Dasinger
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Reaching the Next Generation
Young people need to see adults who take their faith seriously.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 11, 20234 min read
Tithing in the real world
Set apart a tithe of all the yield of your seed that is brought in yearly from the field. Deuteronomy 14:22
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Spiritual growth in an earthly matter
Of all the spiritual practices available to Christians, one seems out of place, and yet it has been for me one of the most powerful.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Listen, Love, Invite, Connect
…And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 2:47b Dear Friends in Christ, You, personally, play such...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 20, 20231 min read
God's Generosity
How wonderful it is to be more and more aware of God's generosity!
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Caring and Thriving
I pray that you are well and thriving as we move into the fall season!
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Christian Friendships
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Karibu
When [Lydia] and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at...
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
May 31, 20232 min read
Receiving and Sharing
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly...
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