The Music Truck – Rachel Klinge

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In the suburbs of Sacramento, the unmistakable sound of ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’ and ‘The Entertainer’ filters through the air, as three little girls excitedly clamor out of their white Spanish style house in much anticipation of seeing the music truck pass by.  They sing, dance and wave to the driver.  Only when the music is no longer audible do … Read More

Successfully Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions – By Lori Conroy, LMFT

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law (Galatians. 5:22 & 23). First and foremost change comes through studying God’s word and implementing it into our lives through prayer and walking in the spirit. Below are some practical skills to work at to produce change through self control.  According to USA Government Made … Read More

“God is Good…All the Time!” – Isaac Munene

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“God is Good…All the Time!” Isaac Munene No doubt we have all heard someone say, “If God is good, why would he allow this tragedy or difficulty to happen?” We all go through seasons when our faith in the goodness of God is challenged. We begin to question the love of God and our faith in His promises is shaken. … Read More

A Second Touch – Rachel Klinge

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A Second Touch (Mark 8:22-26) In the gospel of Mark, a blind man from Bethsaida is brought to Jesus for healing.  There is no record of this blind man having an expectation or desire for this. Others asked on his behalf, and Jesus responded by leading him out of the town by hand. Jesus led him away from his influences, ambitions, … Read More

Inside the Numbers: Church Growth – Milt Hodges

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I was thinking this week about all the different things you could do and programs you could implement to grow a church. But now that I’ve been a youth pastor for almost two years, I realize Jesus is really into numbers and that every number has a person and story behind it. As I dive more into the lives of … Read More

Burning Ones – John Bidaurreta

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Fire has been called the foundation of human civilization, and there are few things more vital than starting and maintaining one when you’re in a survival situation. I believe there is a similar truth in the spirit. The Fire of the Holy Spirit is foundational to our Christian walk and that by maintaining and feeding that fire we not only … Read More

Grilling Season – Isaac Munene

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I had some close family friends at my house the other day for some African style barbeque. With summer officially here, many of us will be entertaining in the backyard a lot more. As a native Kikuyu (one of the tribes in Kenya), our specialty tends to be grilled goat eaten with collard greens and ugali (corn mash). This is … Read More

Free Indeed – Katharine Weiss

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In the Middle East, grudges last not for years, but for generations. For example, the Crusades are still remembered with intensity by some groups, although they occurred long ago. What about you and me? How long are we willing to hang on to past offenses when, as disciples of Yeshua, we are commanded to forgive? Forgiveness is a great gift … Read More