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Fountain Sleepover 2023

Now if you're familiar with sleepovers, you probably know that very little sleep actually happens. We should probably change the name to all-night hangout because that's what it really is, 20 kids spending all night playing games, eating snacks, worshipping, and hanging out. As tiring as it was though, it was great to see them having fun together.

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Contradictions in Life

I think as we get older, we recognize more and more contradictions in life. That things aren't always what they seem. An example of this is thinking that the path of least resistance is always the best because it appears to be the easiest.

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Beyond Listening

You see, every time you and I hear God’s Word but do not put it into practice, we deceive ourselves into thinking that listening is good enough. Does that happen to you? I know sometimes I feel very good when I read or hear a good message from God's Word.

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Lord of All Creation

It's hard to explain what it is about God's creation that helps us experience Him in new and different ways. But He is Lord of all creation and nature is His handiwork.

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A Psalm 23 Vacation

As calm and picturesque as Psalm 23 sounds, there's a deeper meaning here than just peace and tranquility, and beauty and nature. The psalm is more about the relationship between the Lord and His people. David, who wrote the psalm, was described as “a man after God’s own heart.”

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Faithful in Times of Change

Change and transition are par for the course, aren't they? Whether you're in school, starting a new job, taking care of kids, or adjusting to health issues, change is a constant. Nothing stays the same forever, right?

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The Practice of Lament

Lament is an honesty that draws one into a deeper relationship with God. We can find examples of lament in Lamentations, Psalms, and other books of the Bible as well.

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