May 17, 2014
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Life Together | Tags: love, life together, sisters, revival, other centeredness, body of Christ
True community friendship fosters a safe environment where the hard questions can be asked. Where we fearlessly hold one another accountable. True friendship fosters a sisterhood bond forged at the cross designed to comfort and strengthen....
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May 10, 2014
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Christian Living | Tags: God's grace, Jesus Christ, Mother's Day, joy, Gloria Furman
"Motherhood is about the adoration and enjoyment of our great God," Gloria Furman. Changing our thoughts on the goals of motherhood. Rooting ourselves firmly in Christ as we navigate the motherhood path.
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May 3, 2014
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Christian Living | Tags: C.S. Lewis, grace, 1 Peter, cross, the Word, self forgetfulness, baptism, dying to self
We celebrate the grace of Christ and proclaim His glory through baptism. We announce to our brothers and sisters we have trusted in Christ, our old self has died. Baptism serves as a celebration, proclamation,and an illustration of what it means to be a Christian not just for the person immersed but for the church as a Gospel reflection.
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April 26, 2014
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Christian Living | Tags: Jesus, cross, John Piper, Easter, resurrection, finished work
What happens on the Monday following Easter when the candy and discarded broken and bent baskets are heaped into the clearance bin and the backdrop shifts? Our excitement and joy may wane and the treasure become less distinct. John Piper believes this is the time we should draw upon the strength of our brothers and sisters sharing ours in return as "...our worst spiritual ...
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April 17, 2014
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Gospel | Tags: following Christ, joy, cross, love, Maundy Thursday, Jesus, other centered
Loving others with the same ferocity, compassion, and selflessness as Jesus....
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April 12, 2014
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Gospel | Tags: worship, Gospel, grace, Jesus Christ, cross, love, John Piper, Good Friday, Easter
Shift our gaze to the "love uttermost" of our Savior Christ Jesus as we focus on the days leading up to the death of Jesus(Good Friday)and Easter. Dive into unimaginable love, love without boundaries, encumbrances, love wrapped in humility, love expressed as unfathomable mercy, amazing love poured out covering us in limitless grace....
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April 5, 2014
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Life Together | Tags: love, encouragement, life together, community, other centered, affirmation, listening
It is often difficult to wait patiently; silently as someone's story pours forth. We selfishly or inattentively want to rush in during the first pause. We can cultivate community and relationships if we learn to listen intently with focused other centeredness....
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March 29, 2014
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Life Together | Tags: worship, fellowship, God's grace, retreat
Ladies from TACC gathered for a weekend women's retreat where they unpacked grace while fellowshipping, worshipping, and connecting with their sisters in Christ....
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March 15, 2014
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Christian Parenting | Tags: grace, Jesus Christ, prayer, hope, John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, unbelief
As believing Christians it is often heart wrenching when our adult children flee from faith. What can we do and how should we interact with these wayward prodigals?...
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March 8, 2014
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Christian Living | Tags: God's grace, Jesus Christ, joy, hope, Jerry Bridges, suffering, God's story
All Christians suffer. Either you have, you are, or you will. It is comforting to know we are not alone in this suffering as the presence of God is with us....
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