Category: Blog
How to Read the Bible by Casey Shirley
When I was growing up, I thought I knew how to read the Bible. I would open it up to somewhere near the end because someone told me the most important stuff was in the short books near the back. My checklist for bible literacy consisted of memorizing verses, taking notes, listening to sermons, and…
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What is Discipleship? by Lee Martin
I love to climb mountains. It’s been a passion of mine since I was a teenager. A couple years ago, my best friend and I got to climb one of our dream summits, Mount Rainier, in Washington state. Mt. Rainier is one of North America’s premier mountain climbs, in part, because the whole upper half…
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Rest Over Hurry by Amanda Torres
Ever heard of it? I bet you’ve felt it. It’s a real thing and it turns out that most of us have it. How many times do you find yourself speeding through traffic or evaluating which line at the store is the shortest to save time? We are living in a hurried world and we’re slowly deteriorating…
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Contentment Over Materialism by Hannah Zapf
Let's talk about contentment—Do you ever wonder why you always want the new iPhone? Why you want a new car when yours still runs great? Why you want to go to Target when you feel sad? They say the average American sees over 5,000 ads per day. Our society is overrun with consumerism that is…
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COVID: How Has Your Church Changed?
COVID-19 has been such a valuable opportunity for the church to step up in a hurting world but it has also presented new challenges. The question at the top of our mind has been: How do we continue to be the church and provide in-person services safely? We developed a comprehensive plan in partnership with…
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FAQ: What Are Small Groups?
If you are interested in small groups, you might be looking for community or a way to get connected. The best first step to getting plugged in is to attend Next Move. Discipleship Pastor Pastor Priscilla Shields says, “Next Move is the on-ramp to the church.” If you walk into any of our churches for the…
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