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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...

Faith & The Bible

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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...

Faith & The Bible

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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,...

Faith & The Bible

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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,...

Faith & The Bible

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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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Protecting Your Marriage: God’s Sacred Gift

In a world that constantly competes for your attention, it’s easy for marriage to slip from the front burner. But what if the very thing that God designed to reflect...

Personal Stories

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Mary Anne Busse

DAILY THANKSGIVINGS

When I think about that first Thanksgiving, I wonder if we’ve lost sight of its true meaning.. It’s not about the busyness of getting food prepared, bracing ourselves for family...

Faith & The Bible

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Making Your Spouse a Priority in Your Marriage

It’s so easy for marriage to drift into autopilot. Between work, school, sports, and household responsibilities, it’s understandable that husbands and wives aren’t commonly finding time and space for “marriage”...

Faith & The Bible

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Putting God First in Your Marriage

It’s so easy for marriage to drift into autopilot. Between work, school, sports, and household responsibilities, it’s understandable that husbands and wives aren’t commonly finding time and space for “marriage”...

Faith & The Bible

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What Happens When Jesus Returns?

We just wrapped up a message series exploring some of life’s biggest questions—like what happens when Jesus comes back? Many of life’s toughest questions, like this one, are beyond practical...

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Is Jesus Really Coming Back?

Life is busy. Between work, family schedules, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters—our faith in God and the hope of Jesus’ return. At Shepherd’s...

Culture

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Tanya Barry

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

It’s that time of year when summer fades into Fall, kids are back in school, and family routines settle into a new rhythm. October brings the excitement of Halloween—candy, costumes,...

Presence Over Presents This Christmas

Finding Peace at Christmas

Different Kings. Different Perspectives.

Faith Under Pressure

The War Behind Christmas

How Strong Marriages Build Strong Families

Protecting Your Marriage: God’s Sacred Gift

DAILY THANKSGIVINGS

Making Your Spouse a Priority in Your Marriage

Putting God First in Your Marriage

What Happens When Jesus Returns?

Is Jesus Really Coming Back?

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Worship With Us

Presence Over Presents This Christmas

Finding Peace at Christmas

Different Kings. Different Perspectives.

Faith Under Pressure

The War Behind Christmas

How Strong Marriages Build Strong Families

Protecting Your Marriage: God’s Sacred Gift

DAILY THANKSGIVINGS

Making Your Spouse a Priority in Your Marriage

Putting God First in Your Marriage

What Happens When Jesus Returns?

Is Jesus Really Coming Back?

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

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