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Joining God in His Mission

~ from Pastor Dean Why should we continually seek to live in a close abiding union with Jesus? Why ask for the Lord to be our only portion? Why read, meditate on and memorize His Word? Why cultivate a sensitive and responsive ear to the wise and loving voice of His Holy Spirit? Why pursue training and mentoring so we can reach…

What should followers of Jesus do on Halloween?

One of my friends stays home to pray on Halloween because in her childhood she was a victim of satanic ritual abuse on more than one October 31. Other friends dress their children in wholesome costumes and head out to connect with neighbors on the one night a year when doors — and, in some cases, hearts — are open. Yesterday I…