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One place where everyone is welcome

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The ‘60s and ‘70s were a pretty uncomplicated time to grow up. With no iPhone or Android conversations, the only decision was...

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How to age without growing old

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When my children were in elementary school, I accompanied their classes to visit nursing homes. The children brought gifts and chatted wi...

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Be myself — but, what if people don’t like me?

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In school, I wanted so badly to fit in with the “popular” crowd — of which I definitely didn’t belong. So I start...

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There are no small roles in the church

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The appendix, a part of the body once thought to have no function, is now believed by many to have an important role in our digestive hea...

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Disability in the church: Givers or takers?

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Disabled, differently-abled, handicapped, special needs. Even though I have a child who fits these terms and I am well-versed i...

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Video: Why does church exist?

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What’s the deal with church? Why does church exist? Who started it and what’s it really about? Why does it matter? It&...

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Why is church important?

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When the Church began 2,000 years ago, people imprisoned and stoned believers for sharing the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. Inq...

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The Church needs young leaders

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It’s often said that students are the leaders of tomorrow. Society has set up a system where age and experience determine if someo...

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How to Find Good Friends (Because It’s Not As Easy As a Google Search)

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In school, you've got sports teams, clubs, and other activities that make building friendships easier. When you see the same people w...

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We Chose Separate Bedrooms To Avoid Our Problems

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After 8 years of marriage, Jack and Jane Muir were living separate lives. It wasn’t until they attended NewSpring Church that they ...

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Are You Smoking What You’re Selling?

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Do you ever wonder if someone is really a Christ follower when their actions are sometimes mean-spirited, confusing, or even abrasive? L...

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I Went to Bible College But I Didn’t Know God

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Alton Cale was scared by the idea of hell, so he prayed a prayer to get into heaven — but God was never in the picture.

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