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Clay Monkus Clay Monkus

Even Duct Tape Has Its Limits

When I consider the “general tool” category, the most valuable item that comes to my mind is duct tape. I know many people wouldn’t consider duct tape a tool, but the number of things that you can do with duct tape is limitless! There is one thing, however, that duct tape can’t fix.


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Krista McClain Krista McClain

Fairytales Take Work

Are you a hopeless romantic? Do you view Disney fairytales as your personal life plan? Or maybe this isn’t you, but it is exactly the person that you married. How are you supposed to live up to that when you can’t even see the appeal? This week, our Family Ministries Pastor, Krista McClain, talks about what it looks like when your idea of what a fairytale romance looks like is completely opposite from your spouse’s and how to get a fairytale that both of you desire in spite of that.

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Melanie Jackson Melanie Jackson

Why Are You Here?

As a society, we have become preoccupied with finding the right person for ourselves. There are countless books, blog posts, and other resources available that claim to help you find “the one”. But what if we stopped focusing on finding the right person and instead, focused on becoming the right person? What would that look like? How would that change our relationships and marriages?

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Melanie Jackson Melanie Jackson

What Would Jesus Think?

We have all been told that there is nothing wrong with doubting. It is completely normal to have doubts about God and our faith. In fact, experiencing doubt can even strengthen our faith. But what does Jesus think of our doubts? Does it make Him angry or sad when we doubt Him? Does He get frustrated with us when we doubt?


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Clay Monkus Clay Monkus

5 Crucial Things About Doubt

Doubt. When I say the word, what thoughts immediately come to your mind? For some, the reality of doubt hurts you. It is a legitimate struggle, and this struggle leaves you on an island. For others, doubt is non-existent in their faith. They have always had a trust and faith in Jesus with little to no doubts. Doubting God is normal. If you are someone wrestling with doubt, check out these 5 crucial things about doubt.


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