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What is the Holy Spirit?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, we say that it's the Holy Spirit at work.
In Hebrew, the words for...
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Do you wrestle with God?
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
We’re having a little bit of fun this summer with our worship series Weird . In this series we’re taking a look at some of the weirdest stories from the Bible t...
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10 Ways to Show Mom She's Loved
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
Our moms do so much for us. They give of their bodies, time, resources, and energy to pour into our lives. I don’t have kids of my own, but I have the privilege of watc...
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I am grateful to God for...
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
I am grateful to God for…
my house that shelters me from bad weather and gives me a safe space to rest.
family who loves and supports each other in a way tha...
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What is revival?
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
I’ve never been to a revival , but when I think of one I imagine a big circus tent filled with hundreds of sweaty people singing folksy gospel songs, shouting praises,...
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How do I wait for God?
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
Many of our most beloved Christian traditions center around waiting. Lent is a time of waiting and reflection as we look toward the hope of resurrection at Easter . Advent i...
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Who is your shepherd?
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
Rev. Gracie Millard recently preached about Jesus’s claim, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)
In h...
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Who is I Am?
Thursday, March 9, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
Rev. Gracie Millard and I recently recorded a Life + God Podcast episode about Jesus’s “I Am” statements, and I wondered aloud whether Jesus was intentionall...
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Are you ready to return?
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson
I have been working through depression and anxiety for almost two years now. One of the ways my anxiety has manifested is that I feel overwhelmed in large groups. This has mad...
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What makes a sacred space?
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson I started attending Trietsch when I was 9 years old in the summer of 1998, right before I entered 5th grade. At that time, the current Sanctuary, Family Life Center, and Faith ...
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What is the meaning of Lent?
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
by Alyssa Robinson Access Lenten worship services and resources at https://www.tmumc.org/lent .
When asked about the meaning behind Lent, my thoughts diverge down two paths. One, is the i...
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40 Reasons to Fast
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Are you preparing for Lent? Now is a great time to think through the spiritual practice of fasting. Learn more about fasting and practical ways to get started at https://www.tmumc.org/fast .
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