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Celebrate the Hope that Jesus Brings

The news was distressing to say the least. Confusion and fear reigned. Then they remembered his words (Luke 24:8). In a world filled with confusion and fear, our Savior has words of assurance and hope for you. He was delivered … Continue reading

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Announcements for first week of January 2017

The Christian Funeral of Geraldine Krueger Geraldine Lorraine Krueger was called to her eternal home on Tuesday,      December 27, 2016, at the Renville County Hospital in Olivia. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 30, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at … Continue reading

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Addressing a Difficult Death: A Prayer

O Lord, hear our prayer and listen to our cry for mercy; in your faithfulness come to our relief.  With deep humility, we come to you at this time when our hearts are burdened with sorrow, grief, and many questions.  … Continue reading

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Honor

From WELS Military Devotions: Written by Pastor Paul Ziemer Give to everyone what you owe them: … if honor, then honor. Romans 13:6b It began with a haircut unlike any they had ever received. It continued with a set of … Continue reading

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God gives us meaning in Christ

A man who had everything once looked back at his life, the status and wealth that he had worked for and he called them all meaningless.  Solomon, one of the richest men that the ancient world had ever seen talked … Continue reading

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Fly With Jesus

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to … Continue reading

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Spend Some Quality Time with Christ

A young couple sits down to eat at a local restaurant, they order their food, and each one pulls out their cell phone. They barely say one word to each other as she sends some text messages and he checks … Continue reading

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To God be the Glory (Annual Report Opening Devotion)

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading

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Give Thanks For Examples of Faith Among Us

The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, … Continue reading

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Jesus Wins And He’s Coming Back!

In soccer, there are all kinds of challenges.  One such challenge is: Coming from behind to win. It is hard to stick to your game plan when you are down.  Usually, frustration and desperation set in, and we start playing … Continue reading

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