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Dec 24, 2020

Drawing Near

The Shepherds knowing that though the story has only just begun this news means God is closer than ever and peace is among them.

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Kiah Gaskin

Dec 15, 2020

One thing that will never be taken away

The heartbroken and the mourners will be the ones to rebuild, restore, and renew what was once devastated.

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David Gaddy

Dec 9, 2020

Peace in the Pantry

peace is found in unexpected ways and places. Moments and spaces we would never think it would flood in, peace reigns supreme.

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Korie Dean

Nov 19, 2020

The beginning.

As he looked around the room and saw everyone who had journeyed with him to this point, he felt a divine presence. Amid the deep pain they

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Jason Gaskin

Oct 28, 2020

ALL SAINTS in a pandemic.

All Saints is a reminder that the meal for which we taste of God’s goodness is the meal that the Saints who have gone before us feast.

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Storied Church

Sep 2, 2020

Friendship will be our salvation.

Friendships are built upon consistency, work, and being there for one another. Showing up when it matters most.

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I saw God in Chick-Fil-A. I promise this isn’t the start of a bad country song.

Storied Church

Oct 29, 2019

I saw God in Chick-Fil-A. I promise this isn’t the start of a bad country song.

prayer can’t be isolated from opening ourselves up to stories, seeing people in their fullness, and the transformation of our own hearts.

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Storied Church

Sep 30, 2019

Musings around Holy Communion

So at this table, all are welcome. It is not because we said so. But we feel strongly that God says so.

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