Category: Christian Living
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 5)
If you’ve been following the blog, we’ve been considering Paul’s heart as a pastor for a few weeks. We have spent the last two weeks in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Today, we delve into the profound wisdom found in Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Paul, the Apostle, and Timothy, his beloved mentee, shared a…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 4)
This is the third installment of a blog series entitled “Paul and the Pastor’s Heart.” Last week, we looked at Paul’s desire that believers Rejoice in the Lord. Today, Paul doubles down on that message. Philippians4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness[b] be known to everyone.…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 3)
Philippians 3:1, “In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.” This is the third installment of a blog series entitled “Paul and the Pastor’s Heart.” Today, I want to look at a few verses in…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 2)
In my last blog post, I began a series on Paul and the Pastor’s Heart. We looked at Paul’s greeting to the Philippian church to get a glimpse of how he really cares for the people he ministers to. I want to jump into a few verses in Philippians 2 this week to unpack what…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 1)
This Blog Series is a reformatted version of a previous sermon series, Paul & the Pastor’s Heart. Search me O God and know my heart today Try me O Savior know my thoughts I pray See if there be some wicked way in me Cleanse me from every sin and set me free I praise…
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Joining in Creation’s Song of Praise
“Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea and all that fills it resound. Let the fields and everything in them celebrate. Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy” Psalm 96:11-12 If you have spent any time with me in the last 18 months, then you have…
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Joy in Colder Seasons
Winter still comes around every year. Seasons change and I cannot change them. Summer always leaves and colder air blankets my skin. So when winter’s blustery winds blow in, do I simply take a hiatus from joy or serenity or activities I enjoy? Do I hunker down and pray that spring comes quickly?
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The Magic of Thanksgiving
Confession: I love Christmas music more than the average person. Yes, my Spotify Christmas playlist is currently slightly less than 38 hours long and, no, it does not include all of the Christmas music I listen to every year. Yes, I start listening to Christmas music in the early fall. No, it is not disrespectful…
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The Big Idea of Little Worship…New Book Now Available!
If you have not picked up your copy of the new book yet, what are you waiting for?! I’m so excited to be able to share this project with you. If you’ve ever wondered how to pass your faith on to your kids then this is going to be a great resource for you! It’s…
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In the Zone? Get out of it!
I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was 19 years old. I was perfectly comfortable riding in the passenger seat. I considered driving to be a colossal responsibility and feared causing some accident that would cost the life of someone or do terrible damage. A car is legally considered a lethal weapon after all.…
Jacob Orr 