Posts with the tag “creation”
Celebrating Our Unique Gifts
by Ed Newton on May 8th, 2024
"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone." - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two individuals are exactly the same, and that's by design. God created us that way. In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul pai... Read More
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Resting in His Rhythm
by Ed Newton on January 10th, 2024
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it, you shall not do any work..” - Exodus 20:8-11 In a world that seems to always be on the move, finding time to rest might feel like a luxury. The pace of life can be relentless, demanding our attention and energy without a moment's pause. Yet, ... Read More
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When God Changes Your Life
by Ed Newton on December 13th, 2023
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever felt stuck in a situation, wondering if change is even possible? The good news is that God not only has the power to change your circumstances, but He can also change your life in profound ways. The Bible is filled with examples of believers whose lives were trans... Read More
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The Master of the Big Picture
by Ed Newton on December 7th, 2023
"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:9 Life can often feel like a complicated puzzle with missing pieces. We struggle to make sense of the past, wrestle with the challenges of the present, and worry about an uncertain future. It's during these times of uncertainty that we need to remember why we should tr... Read More
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No Past, Just Future
by Ed Newton on February 5th, 2023
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Do you ever feel like the prime years of your life are behind you? Maybe you think back to high school or college and remember the “fun years.” You think about the experiences you had, the accomplishments...and you just wonder if the very best is behind you. You think... Read More
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