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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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Beyond the Bunnies: The Real Heart of Easter
April 7th, 2025
Every Easter, we ask: What's it really about? Not just colored eggs, the Easter Bunny, or family meals, though we enjoy those. For Christians, Easter is the BIGGEST celebration: "BECAUSE HE LIVES!"You...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Rush to Sabbath: More Than Just a Deadline
March 31st, 2025
The passage from John 19:31, "Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day)," unveils a fascinating int...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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What Message do you See?
March 24th, 2025
The other day, I was thinking about those digital signs you see on the highway. You know, the ones that flash warnings, directions, or the occasional friendly reminder to drive safely. It got me wonde...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Seamless Garment and the Pierced Soul
March 17th, 2025
The Soldiers and the Seamless Tunic (John 19:23-24)The soldiers, following the brutal custom of the time, divided Jesus' garments. But one piece stood out: "Now the tunic was without seam, woven from ...  Read More
by Marty Nelson
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The Weight of a King: Bearing the Cross to Golgotha
March 10th, 2025
The scene is brutal, stark, and undeniably human. We find Jesus, a man declared innocent by a reluctant Roman governor, forced to carry the instrument of his own execution. John's Gospel, in verses 17...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Pilate's Fear and Our Compromise
March 5th, 2025
The passage in John 19:7-16 paints a vivid picture of Pilate's internal struggle, a struggle driven by fear and ultimately leading to a devastating compromise. It's a story that resonates with us toda...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Crowd's Choice: Barabbas Over Jesus
February 24th, 2025
The passage in John 19:38-40, along with parallel accounts in the other Gospels, paints a dramatic picture of Jesus' trial before Pilate.  Pilate, seemingly convinced of Jesus' innocence, declares mul...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Truth Unveiled: Reflections on Jesus' Trial
February 17th, 2025
In the darkest hours before dawn, a pivotal moment in history unfolded. The garden of Gethsemane, once a place of prayer and solitude, became the stage for betrayal. Jesus, knowing the weight of what ...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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"From Denial to Redemption: Lessons from Peter's Journey"
February 10th, 2025
In the darkest hours of Jesus' life, we find a poignant story of human frailty and divine grace. It's a tale that resonates with anyone who has ever faced a moment of weakness, a crisis of faith, or t...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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Surrendering to God's Plan: Lessons from the Garden of Gethsemane
February 5th, 2025
In the quiet stillness of a garden, a pivotal moment in history unfolds. It's here, among the olive trees, that we witness a profound struggle between human will and divine purpose. This moment offers...  Read More
by Pastor Marty Nelson
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The Power of God's Word and the Depths of His Love
January 27th, 2025
In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, we find ourselves asking, "Whom are we seeking?" This question, posed by Jesus himself in the Garden of Gethsemane, carries profound implications for...  Read More
by Marty Nelson