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A Living Alternative | Humble, Gentle Strength
THIS WEEKREFLECTION QUESTIONS1. Andy Crouch defines power as the capacity for meaningful action. What are the ways you’ve seen this power distorted… and what are the ways you’ve seen it lead to change? 2. We’re all tempted to weaponize our power - to turn our words...
How To Lament
Hannah Strang, Worship Pastor About a week ago, a friend texted me. During the exchange, she asked, “How are you guys doing?” I replied with a quick, “We’re doing good!” I even added a smiley face for extra flair. I pressed send without thinking twice and the...
A Living Alternative | Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
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A Living Alternative | The Poor In Spirit
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Pastoral Letter: Racism, White Supremacy, And Our Call As Restorers
Growing up, one of our regular family activities was camping at Fort Boonesborough State Park outside of Richmond, KY. Truthfully, it was a bit of redneck ‘glamping,’ as most of the time we pulled into a parking space, set up a tent, and plugged in all the electronic...
A Living Alternative | Let’s Get Political
Follow the links below to join us in our weekly worship together! This Week: Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 | Give Online | Online Connect Card Weekly Drop (Newsletter) Sign Up | Kids Resources Reflection Questions It's not a question of whether Christians will...
Field Guide For Troubled Times | The Family Resemblance
This Week: Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 | Give Online | Online Connect Card Weekly Drop (Newsletter) Sign Up | Kids Resources Reflection Questions The primary expression of the Church in the New Testament is oikos - the extended family. When you look out on o=your...
Field Guide For Troubled Times | Gardens And Groceries
This Week: Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 | Give Online | Online Connect Card Weekly Drop (Newsletter) Sign Up | Kids Resources Reflection Questions God is always present and at work in our lives - even in the ordinary, mundane places where we least...
Field Guide For Troubled Times | They’ll Remember Our Love
Through this season of dealing with the coronavirus crisis in our country, we’ll be posting resources every Sunday online for you, your family, and friends to stay connected in worship in our community. Read This Week’s Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 How Can We Pray...
10 Books That Shaped Me
by Justin Rhorer | Pastor, Restoration Church Ever since we’ve began worshiping from our homes, my bookshelf in my office has become the default backdrop of my sermon delivery. Beyond the subtle suggestions on how I need to straighten up my books (a wonderful source...