This picture conjures within me feelings of wistful longing. Pictured here, are Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Elisabeth Elliot. The year is not known (probably 1955), but clearly it’s a Christmas party. The location is somewhere in Ecuador. If you don’t know who that couple is, it is my pleasure to introduce you. Jim and…
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Make me an instrument, make me a song of praise Make me a shining light that radiates Your ways Make me Your masterpiece, Lord put me on display That I may ever be a picture of Your grace. “All About Your Glory” (Tommy Walker, 2006) https://youtu.be/eBz-d-QHksI?si=bTps6LokOr1a7dw_ October 20, 2025. I’m sitting in the waiting room…
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God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing. Psalms 68:6 Note: Prior blogs were random bits of drivel or Sean's journey with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This blog will take a decidedly more Biblical Community-themed route. Thanks for reading! Wanted: Home for Awkward Asian Kid In 1982, I was a freshman at…
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I love Koine Greek, the language in which the New Testament was written. I loved it so much that it became a minor in my undergraduate studies. The person who inspired this love was Dr. Gordon Dutile. He was trained as a electrical engineer who worked for McDonell Douglas, but his own love for academics…
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Note: On July 7th, Rick will give his last message to Grace. On July 14th, the Great Transition of Leadership occurs. Please be on-hand, if you can. On June 30, 2024, Rick Hale finished up his very last Membership Class 101 for the 141st time. Just at Grace, he’s given this teaching and appeal for…
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The right question can sometimes be more important than the right answer. Marissa Levin, writing for Inc. Magazine1 quoted a Chinese Proverb to get her readers thinking: He who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever. The article is worth your time to…
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The words Jesus said were all meant to give life and be transformative. They are dynamic and universally understandable. Imagine this: be there first-hand, understand Aramaic (the original language he spoke) but read it in English, be from his culture (Jewish, under Roman occupation), or even be a man. When Jesus taught, he did not…
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It amazes me the irony that the commemoration of the birth of Jesus brings. On “Black Friday”, an entire economy is boosted by the end of the year purchases made by people looking to find gifts for Christmas … or most likely gifts for themselves. The emergence of “cyber-shopping” has stemmed the tide of frenzied…
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Today, a letter from the search team was included in the bulletin. I'd check your email, too. Didn't see it? Try looking HERE. If you were at church, you were also given a Commitment Card to pray. You can also sign-up for one, HERE, on-line. Why all this fuss? If you're a Grace Member, it's…
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