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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Is it believable? God has the truth

There is a parable about twin brothers. One was named “Lie”; the other, “Truth.” One day they stood ...

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Robin Gudal: Don’t be afraid to share God’s truth

The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Mother’s poem: ‘The wait is over’

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve reflected on the journey of motherhood — a story of holding on, letting ...

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Robin Gudal: Kind words for today’s mothers

I recently witnessed baptisms at church with tears welling up in my eyes the emotions overspilling within my ...

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Robin Gudal: Choose to not be offended in life

We are blessed to be great-grandparents (chosen children through foster care) to one sweet tween girl and three ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: A nation whose God is the Lord

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Nancy Overgaard   As we look through the beatitudes (statements of blessing) scattered ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Establish your life in God’s word

“Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” — Psalms 119:89

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Robin Gudal: Trust Jesus when it’s really hard

Recently our granddaughters came to stay with us for a week. One is just under 4 but still ...

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Robin Gudal: The summit of our Christian faith

The hope and joy of Easter is real!

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Reflection on the day in-between

We’ve forgotten the value of waiting. We are used to having our packages arrive in two days on ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Don’t let fear quiet God’s voice

What happens when all we see are the problems in life? Fear steals our joy and peace.

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Robin Gudal: Level up and prepare for Sunday

Have you heard someone from the younger generation use the term “level up?” It means to advance to ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Return the world’s hate with love

I have a confession to make — I’m having a hard time right now following Jesus’ call to ...

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Robin Gudal: Laying down burdens this season

“Only one life ‘twill soon be past, only what is done for Christ will last.” — C.T. Studd

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Don’t let a mistake ruin your life

Recently, I was typing a response to a message I read from a ministry colleague. I really liked ...

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