Salvation as Re-creation
The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is, in my opinion, one of the most remarkable natural processes that God designed....
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Donny Friederichsen
- Feb 20, 2019
- 4 min
Jesus Stopped
When I was in third grade, my teacher, Mrs. Everett, stopped and pulled me aside to speak to me. She got down on my level, looked me...
Christopher Diebold
- Feb 9, 2019
- 4 min
Re-creation through De-creation
I grew up in the heyday of VHS, and I still like them. Every time my siblings and I are together for Christmas, we watch a number of...
Donny Friederichsen
- Feb 1, 2019
- 4 min
Regret or Repentance?
This was probably a familiar scenario either when you were a child or now as an adult. Some instruction has been given by an authority....
Christopher Diebold
- Jan 26, 2019
- 4 min
The Bible - Book by Book - Colossians
Pastor Chris Diebold I’m a big fan of fondue. For some reason, a meal designed to use up old cheese and stale bread really hits the spot...
Jared Smith
- Jan 23, 2019
- 3 min
Book by Book - Philippians
Pastoral Intern Jared Smith The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the church in Philippi is one of his four epistles written while he was...
Donny Friederichsen
- Jan 16, 2019
- 4 min
Book by Book - Ephesians
While chained to a Roman guard in a prison in Rome, Paul penned the Epistle to the Ephesians. We can connect this to the narrative of...
Christopher Diebold
- Jan 4, 2019
- 4 min
Book by Book - Galatians
The incredible truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that salvation comes through grace. There is nothing we can do to atone for our own...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 27, 2018
- 4 min
Bible Reading Plans
The New Year is a time for new beginnings. It is a time for fresh starts. The gym will be packed. Resolutions will be made. And people...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 23, 2018
- 1 min
A Poem for Christmas 2018
Christ’s Nativity BY HENRY VAUGHAN Awake, glad heart! get up and sing! It is the birth-day of thy King. Awake! awake! The Sun doth shake...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 21, 2018
- 2 min
Fourth Week of Advent: Dec 23-26
Dec 23 – The Fourth Sunday in Advent Read Matthew 1:18-2:6 Can you imagine what Joseph thought? First he discovers that Mary is pregnant....
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 16, 2018
- 3 min
Third Week of Advent: Dec 16-22
Dec 16 – The Third Sunday of Advent Read Luke 2:8-20 The birth of Christ is a pretty amazing story. Shepherds, angels, wise men,...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 9, 2018
- 3 min
Second Week of Advent: Dec 9-15
Dec 9 – The Second Sunday of Advent Read Luke 1:26-38 The angel declared that this child would be great and the Son of the Most High. He...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
First Week of Advent: Dec 2-8
Dec 2 - The First Sunday of Advent Read Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah prophesied that a people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. This...
Donny Friederichsen
- Nov 25, 2018
- 4 min
Book by Book - Samuel
The story of Ruth transitions from the time of Judges into the time of Kings. This progression is spelled out more clearly in the two...
Donny Friederichsen
- Nov 18, 2018
- 4 min
Book by Book - Ruth
Throughout the history of Israel, God has always provided a redeemer for His People. In Egypt, he provided Moses to rescue His People...
Donny Friederichsen
- Nov 11, 2018
- 4 min
Book by Book - Judges
A curious event occurs in Genesis 5:5. It might not seem so curious to us, as this event has become somewhat commonplace to us. But at...
Donny Friederichsen
- Nov 4, 2018
- 4 min
Book by Book - Joshua
The book of Joshua is primarily and fundamentally about Joshua. This should be rather self-apparent. The book is titled Joshua. “After...
Christopher Diebold
- Oct 28, 2018
- 4 min
The Formal Principle of the Reformation
Through a series of events largely outside of Martin Luther's control, he found himself scheduled to debate John Eck, a noted Roman...
Pr Donny Friederichsen
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
Satan
The spiritual world is unseen. Though it is felt in various ways, it is often ignored or disregarded because it is invisible. The...
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