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At Home With The Hammers

Kent Hammer

Family life can be hectic. From work and school to family activities and special events—all of our commitments can lead to a pretty full calendar. In Shepherd’s Gate’s “At Home...

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How God Uses Ordinary People 

A Story of Faith, Insecurity, and Spiritual Growth  It’s easy to assume that God works through people who have it all together—those who are confident, articulate, and spiritually strong. But...

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When God Feels Silent

When Life Has No Guarantees, God Still Has a Name At Shepherd’s Gate Church in Macomb, MI, we’ve been walking through the book of Exodus as a church family—learning how...

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When God Remembers You 

This week, we continued our Bible study through the book of Exodus and slowed down long enough to see something deeply comforting: God is always at work—even when we can’t...

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God At Work

When Faith Is Tested, God Is Still at Work  Life has a way of testing our faith when we least expect it. A difficult diagnosis. A season of uncertainty. A...

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Journey Through Exodus 

Have you thought about starting 2026 with a fresh perspective on faith? Shepherd’s Gate Church in Macomb invites you to a 12-week journey through the book of Exodus, uncovering timeless...

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Tanya Barry

Goal Setting That Works

Best Laid Plans  It’s the time of year when printed planners, family agendas, and Google calendars are ready to help us map out our best laid plans. What will be the right workout...

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Finding Peace at Christmas

Christmas has a way of carrying a lot of weight. Expectations pile up, schedules fill quickly, and somewhere between family gatherings and gift lists, it’s easy to miss what Christmas...

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Different Kings. Different Perspectives.

Christmas brings lights, music, and festive excitement—but it also offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the true story of Jesus’ birth. While decorations and presents capture our attention, the...

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Melissa Zahodnic

Presence Over Presents This Christmas 

Every holiday season, I’m drawn to the lights and ornaments on the Christmas tree. The decorations bring back a lot of memories, each ornament with its own story from years...

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Faith Under Pressure

The Christmas season is supposed to feel magical—but it often feels pressured, packed, and overwhelming. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold onto your faith when life turns upside down,...

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The War Behind Christmas 

The holiday season is here, and for many, it comes with excitement—but also stress. This year, our Christmas sermon series explored how God’s Word can give us perspective and peace,...

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How Strong Marriages Build Strong Families

Today, we’re unpacking how prioritizing your marriage sets the tone for parenting, discipleship, and long-term faith in the home — whether you have little ones, grown kids, or aren’t yet...

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