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REIMAGING THE NATIVITY

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A poetic retelling of the Christmas story.

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JESUS LOVES ME: SENIOR EDITION

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A few new wrinkles in an old classic hymn. From one classic to another I offer you the SENIOR EDITION of Jesus Loves Me even with all my wrinkles and gray hair. Who says just because something is old it is no longer relevant, well this childhood favorite still has … Read the rest

Crayon Box Christianity: Coloring in the Fruit of the Spirit

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But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
— Galatians 5:22–23

Ever opened a fresh box of crayons and just paused? The smell of wax. The vibrancy. Each one sharpened and ready—full of promise.
That’s how the Holy Spirit works in … Read the rest

Title: Stop Wasting Gifts: The Shocking Truth About Church Unity

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Random Ramblings from the Resident Raptor

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Is your church – the place you count on for spiritual food and fellowship – unknowingly holding itself back? What if I told you that many congregations, maybe even yours, are unintentionally undermining their own unity and strength? How? By overlooking or downplaying … Read the rest

Quenching the Spirit: The Silent Crisis in Today’s Church

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Random Ramblings from the Resident Raptor

“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 (ESV)

The Apostle Paul’s warning is a cry to the modern church: Do not quench the Spirit! Yet, countless … Read the rest