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God addresses the chaos of humanity through the living Word, the incarnate Jesus. Do you believe that? God has intervened. God is still intervening....
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The Word Stands Forever
May 23, 2019 by Alyson Noell
"God is faithful to His word, whether or not the people who deliver it are faithful, and He will cause it to go forth in power." ...
Offering & Renewed Generosity
May 16, 2019 by Philip Noell
"He gives us the opportunity each week to praise him with thankful hearts, and one of those ways is giving money. It’s hard for me to do this with rejoicing, probably because I’m so thankless. I forget that everything I have is God’s, I forget all that God has done for me, and I forget that giving is an opportunity God gives us to worship him rather than a drudgery or obligation." ...
It is Finished
April 6, 2017 by Rachel Whippo | Category: Gospel | Tags: albuquerque, rest, grace, New Mexico, Church, Parenting, the gospel, Lent, It is Finished, Completion
It is because of and through this good news that we can live under the banner “it is finished” and embark on the parenting adventure from grace instead of for grace. ...
Keep ReadingRomo is Finished
April 6, 2017 by Justin Edgar | Category: Gospel | Tags: albuquerque, New Mexico, Church, the gospel, Lent, Salvation, Sermon Blog, It is Finished, Completion
The Gospel of Jesus reminds me that I am free. That I am validated. That I am vindicated. That even though I lose, I win....
Keep ReadingLament as Worship: A Prayer Over Our Hurting Nation
July 13, 2016 by Justin Edgar | Category: Gospel | Tags: prayer, Lament, US, Nation, County, World, Discrimination, Racial Sin, Injustice, Mourn, Mourning, Broken, Fallen, Mercy, Jesus, Pain, Hurt, Lamentations, Sorrow, Chaos, Apathy, Violence, Grief, God, Marginalized, Racist, Vengeful, Dallas, Texas, St. Paul, Minnesota, Baton Rouge, Baghdad, Istanbul, US Embassy, Saudi Arabia, albuquerque, abq, San Antonio, Valdosta, Georgia, Balwin, Missouri, New Mexico, Lamenting
Lament is to be a regular rhythm of our worship. Lament awakens us to the realities of our world and the disorientations of our life. This past week has seen violence and revenge along racial lines. It won't be done away with by a quick prayer. Lamenting helps us to remember and repent and cry out to the only One that can help. ...
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