March 11, 2013
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In the midst of our noisy and busy world it's easy for prayer to take a backseat. Many believers feel they are in the prayer rut--they know they should be praying but they are lacking the tools and time. In today's blog post Pastor Brandon introduces us to an ancient church prayer practice called The Examen. This tool offers a simple way reviewing your day with the Lord an...
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March 4, 2013
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Spring is in the air and Easter eggs are everywhere! It's my favorite time of the year. I can't wait for my yard to start to grow and bloom again. People say we don't have seasons here in Phoenix but I think we do. ...
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February 18, 2013
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I have a close friend who is a very unique individual (you know who you are!). He is an Irish (not Swedish Covenant pastor and an accomplished writer and artist. He doesn’t drink coffee or play golf; he watches “The Simpson’s,†listens to the Rolling Stones and is a war-and weapons buff. Several years ago, he and I visited Gettysburg where he rega...
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February 11, 2013
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Did you ever attend church camps as a kid? I did. I have fond memories growing up of camps. Winter and summer camps were always high points in the year. I loved getting away from home, clearing my mind, and hearing powerful preaching, moving music and having late night conversations with other Christians. I would usually come down the hill refueled, refreshed and renewed....
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February 4, 2013
by Efrem Smith
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As we enter a new year, it is a great time to sit for a moment in between thankfulness and expectation. As I communicated with one of our pastors, we were able to celebrate the number of people who came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during the Christmas services. I could sense in this pastor’s excitement a great expectation of what is to come....
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January 28, 2013
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There is nothing more uplifting than the message of scripture. For my article this month, I want to pass along some of my favorite passages from the prophet Isaiah. Spend some time reading, listening and meditating on the encouragements and challenges that are here....
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January 28, 2013
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The rabbis called him the “Weeping Prophet.†He labored as God’s prophet for 40 years, from 627 BC. Who was this man? And what impact did he have on his world over 2½ millennia ago. And what impact does his life and teachings have on us today?...
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January 11, 2013
by Debi Loofburrow
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Debi Loofburrow shares her testimony of hope through her struggles with God and cancer....
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January 7, 2013
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in this New Year, consider marking time differently. Reconsider Pastor Corrie's sermon and take on the old spiritual practice of confession. James 5:16 says:
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."...
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December 24, 2012
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Read this lovely Christmas poem to inspire this "Christmas Season."...
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