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Christopher Poest

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Valet Parking

I have done a lot of different things in my nearly twenty-one years as pastor of this church, but valet parking cars on the morning

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New Old Promises

Walter Brueggemann has said, “The telling of story is the way the power of God becomes available in each new present circumstance.” That seems to

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Pączki

When the beginning of Lent rolled around last year, the congregation I serve had been gathering for worship via Zoom for 49 weeks — with

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An Oasis of Shalom

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.When other helpers fail and comforts flee,help of the helpless, O abide with

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Ice-Dancing and Belonging

I have been watching the Olympics a lot this week; constantly amazed at what these athletes are able, and willing, to do. There’s a level

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The Light Shines…I Hope

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5 Our Christmas tree is still up. Yes, I know we’re

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