On the Fourth of July, many people look forward to grill outs, pool parties, parades, and fireworks. There is usually tasty food and festive times with family and friends. We don our red, white, and blue outfits proudly! …
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Suppose someone were to ask you: What’s your favorite local restaurant? Where’s the best place for auto repair? Where do you like to get a haircut? Most of us would have quick answers for these questions, especially if …
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I have often admired people with real artistic talent. I’ve also admired people who show compassion for others so naturally and easily. I’m amazed when I am around people who seem to know the right thing to say at the …
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You have undoubtedly had ample opportunity to observe numerous changes over the last year. Certainly, our habits and lifestyles have changed. Our social practices are different. It took some time to get used to pandemic …
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What is church all about? Church probably means different things to different people. For some, church may be the place where our longest and best friendships have been formed. And it’s always a good thing when our faith …
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There’s a story told of a young knight named Francesco who was riding his fine horse out of town when he saw a leper along the side of the road. The sight of such extreme poverty and suffering was repulsive to him, so he …
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Christians are by nature people of hope. Sure, sometimes we get discouraged and pessimistic. But in general, a central part of the Christian faith is hope in the future work of God. It’s not simply that Christians are …
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Why should Christians care about the environment? There may be a lot of reasons, but one of the greatest is that we should care because God cares about God’s own creation. We often find examples in the Bible of God …
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One of the unique aspects of life in South Florida is that we essentially have a 12-month growing season. In other parts of the world, particularly those that have winter temperatures below freezing, most plants and …
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In our worship online each week, we are currently looking at God’s Green Earth. As the psalmist wrote, “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the …
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