There were many "types of Christ" throughout history, yet none were enough to close the divide that sin creates between us and God. None, that is, until Jesus Christ...
Author: Pastor Mike Halstead (Mike Halstead)
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Seeking Joy When Life Gets Tough
Life is not always easy or full of joy. We face seasons of hardship, sadness, grief... God calls us to seek joy in the midst of our distress.
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The Story of Ruth Part 2
Ruth trusted God in uncertain circumstances. Through her faithfulness, she was redeemed.
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Kinsman – Redeemer
Following Christ needs to be above all else. Your first priority. When you follow Christ, your other relationships will be better...your marriage, your friendships...
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It’s Been an Interesting Week…
It’s been an interesting week around here. The parking lot is full of Red Cross vehicles and the cars and RVs of the evacuees. The gym is full of cots and tables and stocks of food and essentials. We became the official East Corbett Evacuee church as of Tuesday. It’s really a privilege for our...
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Update from Africa, Day 10
Greetings from Kamketo, Kenya. This is Pastor Mike. Even though it’s the winter months here, it has been over 90 degrees everyday. It took us an extra 3 days to get out here to Kemketo from Kitale, but everything is going fine. The ladies, Olivia, September, and my wife Jeanette, are learning the PoKot language...
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Update from Africa, Day 4
Our team left Monday for Africa! Flights through Seattle, Dubai, and Nairobi. The 7 hour drive to Kitale was terrible last night. Torrential rain and potholes. It seemed like 10,000 guys on motorcycles, sheep, donkeys, oh, and one zebra, were all on the “freeway.” They carry everything here by motorcycle. My two favorites that I...
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What is important to you?
I enjoy watching the Antiques Roadshow. It’s the possible “treasure” in the attic that makes it so interesting to me. I’ve seen people who have purchased an early Chinese vase for $10,000.00 and later had it appraised for $20,000.00, only to be told on TV in front of a million people that it was merely...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Church! It’s that wonderful first day of the New Year! We join athletic clubs, promise to watch less TV (starting tomorrow), once again pray with our children at bedtime. We commit to less fries and more asparagus, and promise to go to church more. This is the time of year where our good...