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  “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.  But while the […]

  “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (Psalm 105:4, ESV)   For many years, the church has been nestled safely between its four walls, essentially seeking what every other organization seeks; that is to grow, increase in terms of influence and resources.  These are not necessarily bad desires, but we’ve mostly gone about it all wrong! […]

   “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light.  And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.”  From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near”” (Matthew 4:16&17, NLT).   If you’ve been concerned about […]

  “Moreover, whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?  He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He […]

  “And in that day, I will set apart the land of Goshen, in which My people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there, in order that you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the land.  I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be” (Exodus […]

  “But on that day, I will set apart the land of Goshen, where my people dwell, so that no swarms of flies shall be there, that you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.” (Exodus 8:22, ESV).   New Year’s Eve 2020 had my attention.  I no longer feel the need to stay […]

  “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.   For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:5-6, ESV).   The first time Christ came into the world, it was in the middle […]

Over 350 cars drove through the Christmas display at Community Lutheran Church in Escondido— and some of them drove through more than once. It included a light tunnel,  live animals,  a nativity,  Victorian carolers,  fake snow, and live music.  Stephanie Miller of Community Lutheran told The Times-Advocate: “Our church was excited to serve our community.  It took over 80 volunteers […]