The Strength of a People
One of our prayers was certainly answered this week: an early, clear outcome of the presidential election without unrest and accusations and
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Sep 262 min read
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
Aug 141 min read
What is Church?
But when the kids leave for college, have the parents graduated from church?
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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 311 min read
Growing Deeper in Christ
There are always plenty of challenges in life, and there are always opportunities to thrive in the midst of life.
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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 262 min read
The Feast of Knuckle-Heads
Tonight the top presidential candidates convene for a debate. Many are less than enthusiastic about either of them.
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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
May 32 min read
God in our midst
This Sunday, we bid goodbye to Mother Elisa Harres after over fifteen years of faithful service.
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Apr 174 min read
Leave Taking and Ministry
Part of the rhythm of life of a congregation is the coming and going of many people. People move to town and join, or are stirred by God to
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 222 min read
The Opposite of Isolation is Relationship
I recently received an advertisement from a company that supports churches; the opening line in large letters read “Create Relationships wit
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Feb 12 min read
Character Counts
Most any culture always faces the risk of slipping into a mob mentality, where passions overcome reason, where tribe and party overcome what
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The Rev. Thomas C. Pumphrey
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Waiting for God's Presence
Is it still Advent? This season before Christmas will go quickly this year:
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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
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Holy Living, Holy Dying
We often avoid discussing or thinking practically about our own death. But doing so is an enormous blessing for ourselves and especially for
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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
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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