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DAILY THANKSGIVINGS 

Mary Anne Busse

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...

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Faith & The Bible
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Can We Trust the Bible? 

We recently blogged about the questions we ask God. One of the biggest is: Did God really write the Bible—and can I trust it?  Lifelong Christians, new believers, even outsiders...

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Faith & The Bible
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Can I Really Question God? 

Life feels heavy right now. In just the last week, we’ve watched tragedy strike—families grieving, lives cut short, and violence close to home. Whether you’re a staunch Christian or just...

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Faith & The Bible
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Why Do Christians Disagree So Much? 

If you scroll through TikTok, Reels, or YouTube, it won’t take long to see Christians arguing with each other. Sometimes it feels like believers spend more time debating one another...

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Personal Stories
Grace Boldman

Serving Others. Finding Purpose.

Years ago, I was struggling to find a faith community that worked for my family. My son, who was entering his teenage years, was seriously questioning his faith. My then...

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Faith & The Bible
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Jim Jensen

How to Reignite Your Faith This Summer

Summer in Michigan is something special. The lakes are calling, the camping gear is dusted off, and everyone’s planning their trip “up north.” It’s a season of freedom, adventure, and...

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Culture
Step Out Feature 2025
Jim Jensen

Celebrating Step Out and Serve 

How a Community United to Make a Difference Every now and then, we are reminded of the incredible things that happen when God inspires a community to come together with...

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Kids & Family
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Malisa Jannette

Finding God’s Grace in a Blended Family

God’s grace in a blended family shows up in many ways—fostering forgiveness, encouraging communication, and building unity. Blending Isn’t Instant I remember five years ago, when our family “blended” into...

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Personal Stories
Lisa Jansen

Why Do We Celebrate Easter? 

When you think about Easter, what pops into your mind? Is it that whimsical bunny that delivers delicious chocolate treats while you sleep? Or maybe it’s the thrill of Easter...

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Faith & The Bible
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What If God Is Closer Than You Think?

Have you ever had a moment when life felt too random to be just coincidence? Maybe you ran into an old friend at the perfect time, heard a song that...

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Culture
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Grace Boldman

Love more like Jesus this Valentine’s Day

Move over Cupid! This Valentine’s Day, there’s a greater love worth celebrating–one that lasts far beyond flowers and chocolates. It’s the love of Jesus, of course! God’s greatest gift to...

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Personal Stories
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Alecia Swejkoski

New Year, Same Me—Only Better

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past—the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly. These moments matter because they shape who we...

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Personal Stories
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Jim Jensen

Christmas Traditions 

Here comes Christmas! It seems like it happens every year around this time 😉. For me there is a push and a pull between the fun of celebrating the holiday...

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