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Is Your Faith Just a Slogan?
August 11th, 2025
Just Do It." "I'm Lovin' It." "The Quicker Picker Upper."I bet you know exactly which brands these slogans belong to. A great slogan is memorable, catchy, and instantly recognizable. But here's the th...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Beyond the Recliner: Rekindling an Active Faith
August 4th, 2025
In a world filled with endless distractions and the allure of comfort, it's easy for our spiritual lives to become stagnant. We settle into routines, seeking security in our everyday lives, and before...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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What Made David a Man After God's Own Heart?
July 16th, 2025
What Made David a Man After God's Own Heart?When we think of King David, the "man after God's own heart," we might wonder what truly set him apart. Was it his striking appearance, his royal reputation...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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When Ambition Blinds: Lessons from Moses and the Path to True Wisdom
July 9th, 2025
Moses. The name itself conjures images of powerful leadership, miraculous intervention, and a deep, unwavering connection to God. His life began with an extraordinary escape, a Hebrew infant saved fro...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Dangerous Pursuit of "Good Feelings"
June 25th, 2025
Centuries ago, John Locke penned ideas that would echo through history. A hundred years later, Thomas Jefferson borrowed them, famously enshrining "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" in the ...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Work, Worship, and Warning: Lessons from Cain and Abel
June 17th, 2025
The story of Cain and Abel, found early in Genesis, offers profound insights not just into human nature, but also into our relationship with God, the purpose of work, and the perils of unaddressed ang...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Courageous Heart of Man: Why Biblical Masculinity Matters
June 11th, 2025
It’s hard to ignore that our world seems to be in a state of moral decline. We see headlines about conflict, division, and various "isms" almost daily. While there are many factors at play, one signif...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Beyond the Breakfast: Peter's Restoration and the Call to Love
June 4th, 2025
Imagine this: The Risen Christ stands on the shore, a fire crackling, breakfast ready. His disciples, weary from a night of fruitless fishing, recognize Him. Among them is Peter, who, in a moment of p...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Call to the Shore: When Disobedience Leads to Empty Nets
May 27th, 2025
"After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias." (John 21:1)Imagine the scene: It's sometime within those miraculous forty days after Jesus' resurrection. Acts ...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Beyond the Seeing Eye: The Power of Unseen Belief
May 12th, 2025
"Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”" (John 20:29)These powerful words, spoken to a doubting Thomas, re...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Unforgettable First Day: Why Sunday Still Matters
April 30th, 2025
"Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week..." John's simple statement in John 20:19 carries a weight of significance that echoes through the centuries. I shared this during our s...  Read More
by Marty Nelson
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From Weeping to Wowing: The Unexpected Joy of Easter Morning
April 23rd, 2025
From Weeping to Wowing: The Unexpected Joy of Easter MorningIt's Sunday morning. The air is still, perhaps carrying the faint scent of damp earth and the lingering quiet of the Sabbath. But this Sunda...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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