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Resisting Evil
by Curt Dodd on June 25th, 2024
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21)  Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor during World War II, who was raised in a family with strong ethical values. Dietrich Bonhoeffer used his tenure as a pastor during World War II to speak against Hitler's euthanasia and extermination practices against the Jews. He ca...  Read More
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Impacting Others for Christ
by Curt Dodd on May 23rd, 2024
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)  I want to ask you a few questions. Where are you in your walk with Christ? How would your life be different if God had not brought certain people into your life? Who influenced your relationship with Jesus?   Maybe it was a parent, a grandparent,...  Read More
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Why Are You Following?
by Curt Dodd on November 28th, 2023
When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him.  (Matthew 8:1)  Why are you really following Jesus? After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus amassed a huge crowd. This huge crowd was made up of individuals who were following Christ for different reasons:  1.  Some followed out of interest and curiosity. They just showed up because everyone was headed that way, and they were inte...  Read More
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Impacting Others for Christ
by Curt Dodd on May 28th, 2023
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)I want to ask you a few questions. Where are you in your walk with Christ? How would your life be different if God had not brought certain people into your life? Who influenced your relationship with Jesus?Maybe it was a parent, a grandparent, or a...  Read More
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Saying No to Temptation
by Curt Dodd on November 28th, 2022
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)I have a good friend who went on a weight loss program. He was jogging every day and watching what he ate. He had a curious habit of taking a big Snick...  Read More
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