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God? For Real?
They say that people have greater doubt in God today than ever before. But I wonder if doubt isn’t new, only the way we talk about it. ...
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Feb 23, 20221 min read


Open-Armed Faith
Welcoming God with open arms changes us. Accepting the love of God, and coming to trust that love, softens our hearts and our attitudes....
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Feb 23, 20221 min read


Blessed are the Poor
Scripture is full of people being afraid and being told, “don’t be afraid.” What was so frightening about God? Why does God bless the...
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Feb 9, 20221 min read


When Life Gets Very Real Very Fast
Scripture is full of people being afraid and being told, “don’t be afraid.” What was so frightening about God? In the last 1000 years (a...
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Feb 2, 20221 min read


God "Almighty"
Our ancient Christian creeds refer to God as “Almighty,” meaning all-powerful, omnipotent, supreme. However, I think that way we...
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Jan 26, 20221 min read


Turning Point?
Two years ago, if anybody had told you that outdoor worship would be happening EVERY Sunday, you’d be sure they were crazy! Adding indoor...
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Jan 20, 20221 min read


God in the Seasons
I have always thought of winter as a time of silence, stillness, even death. The sun sinks down in the south as it gets good and cold....
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Jan 18, 20221 min read


Baptism & Truth
This Sunday we will hear the Luke text on the baptism of Jesus. Traditionally baptism has been understood to clean away our sin and to...
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Dec 29, 20211 min read


Look… and follow
On Christmas Eve we’ll gather to mark the end of Advent and the beginning of the Christmas season — twelve days of celebration!! We’ll...
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Dec 22, 20211 min read


When Christmas is Not Bright
As the wind blew through Kuna this week, our advent cloth got whipped around the cross. It seemed to suffer in solidarity with many who...
pastormia20
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Give More
Last week we explored spending less during this Advent season. With such worldly encouragement to spend and spend and spend, leading to...
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Dec 15, 20211 min read


Living Nativity
Our children put on a wonderful living nativity with llamas from Ginny & Ken Greger demonstrating how managers work (see the llama...
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Dec 14, 20211 min read


A Waiting that Changes You!
We are getting ready, waiting, and turns our eyes to Jesus. At Christmas we celebrate that God became one of us and we wait to celebrate....
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Dec 1, 20211 min read


Advent!
Christmas is coming and we all know it. (My neighbor has their tree up already. Crazy.) We’ve got four weeks to get ready. There are...
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Nov 24, 20211 min read


What Is So Special About Worshiping Outside?
We are worshipping outside because of COVID, but something unexpected is happening. While most churches are currently reporting Sunday...
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Nov 21, 20212 min read


Entrusted by God
In the ancient word, the idea of God entrusting us to be part of God good work in the world was absolutely scandalous! Wouldn’t that...
pastormia20
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Cathy Gealy’s Funeral
This Sunday November 7th, at 2 pm at the Church parking lot (outdoors so we can sing!) Reception to follow. Parking lot will be reserved...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read


HALLOWEEN
All children have probably noticed that this Sunday is Halloween. :-) Children are welcome to wear their costume to church so the whole...
pastormia20
Nov 10, 20211 min read


GOD’S SUPRISES
Last Saturday we had our spiritual gifts workshop and I lead my first workshop outdoors. Because I was a vendor at the Boise Farmers...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read


JOY OF USING OUR GIFTS
Something powerful happens within us when we use our gifts of the Holy Spirit. We are flooded with energy and peace and joy. Sometimes...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read
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