Month: January 2022
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Devotion… Do We Live It
“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.” Luke 16:10 This verse catches me in every context I read it. Jesus says it in both Luke 16 and in verse 19. In Luke 16, Jesus…
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At Calvary – Episode 48 – WMU Reaches Out
The WMU of Minnesota-Wisconsin reaches out to Afghan refugees, the concerns and opportunities that such ministry provides, and have you thought about how ministering together as a family can open the door to share the gospel? These thoughts and some things from the Scripture that just make you say, “Huh?!” This is what we will…
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Young People Rock!
Young people rock! This past weekend Winter Jam was held in Des Moines. Yes there were older people there, but it was predominantly a student focused worship and evangelism event. It was an amazing declaration of God’s love. Young people were singing their hearts out for Jesus. Many had brought friends. Many of those friends…
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From Paycheck to Purpose
What makes your work meaningful for you? Is it the paycheck? Are you climbing the ladder? Is that enough for you or do you need more? What if you are retired? Does getting out of bed in the morning excite you? What about you stay at home moms? Is your work meaningful to you? There…
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What is Your Vision?
Everyone has an idea of what they are capable of. Sometimes it comes from training. Our athletes, soldiers, and doctors have this idea. They have been trained for a job. It becomes second nature to them and they know that they can do it. Their training has tested them. Their training has also showed them…
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The Blessing of a Grateful Heart
When was the last time you thought of how important gratitude is to following Jesus? Although I have many thoughts on the subject, I am not the first or the most eloquent thinker about gratitude. The following is a quote from Pastor John Piper. He has spoken and written extensively about gratitude and how it…
Pastor John D Jakes 