Best New Creation Christian Center Podcasts (2025)

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New Creation: Lusu | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 14 39:52

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Send us a text TW: abuse, s*xual assault Lusu grew up in a Christian household, going to church but didn’t understand her “borrowed faith.” She had a tough relationship with her parents due to verbal and physical abuse growing up. For university, Lusu moved to a different country for school and was sexually assaulted. She was in a very rough mental…

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Q&A Part 2: Christian Community, Favorite Scripture Passages & Worship Songs, and Keeping Christ at the Center of Relationships 48:23

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Send us a text Hey friends! Thanks for listening! This is part 2 of Drew & Rachel answering your questions. Today’s episode covers Christian community, Bible passages and worship songs that have helped us in our faith journey, and how to practically maintain purity & keep Christ at the center of dating relationships. Let’s dive in together! Christi…

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Q&A Part 1: How God has been taking care of us through life transitions, how we saw God working in Japan 28:28

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Send us a text Hey friends! Long time, no see! In this episode, my husband Drew & I talk about how God has been taking care of us through the massive transitions of moving back to the U.S. from Japan and being pregnant! We also answer the first couple of questions that you guys submitted, this time addressing how we saw God moving in Japan and memo…

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New Creation: Keith | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 13 49:51

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Send us a text No matter what your past looks like, you are always just one call away from a new life. Trigger warning: su*cide, drugs Keith felt this hole in his heart from a young age. His parents divorced and Keith struggled with anger and depression. After going to rehab for suicidal thoughts, he attempted to fill the whole and numb the pain wi…

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New Creation: Yoji | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 12 22:11

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Send us a text Yoji grew up in a family full of fighting, especially due to his father’s love of women and alcohol. When he was eleven years old, Yoji’s mother died of cancer. In his first year of middle school, his father’s company went bankrupt so he ran away, leaving Yoji and his three siblings to take care of themselves, which was difficult bot…

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New Creation: Kaz | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 11 1:31:31

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Send us a text Kaz did not grow up in a Christian home, his family actually did ancestor worship. After getting trapped for 4 hours in the aftermath of an earthquake and being rescued, Kaz’s life was changed. He made some Christian friends who invited him to church. It started out as Kaz’s little secret, but then he finally invited his sister to jo…

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New Creation: Mami | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 10 11:41

1+ y ago11:41

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Send us a text I’m so excited for you to hear Mami’s story of how she encountered Jesus. In Japan, only 1% of the population is Christian, so Mami had the rare & miraculous experience of growing up in the church. She knew about God, but it wasn’t until later that she actually felt God’s nearness and knew His love in her heart. With having Jesus in …

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New Creation: Julie | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 9 47:24

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Send us a text I'm so excited to share Julie's story with you! The Lord has been so faithful to her from a young age. Originally, Julie was not interested in going to Japan at all, but God worked in her heart, and she ended up becoming a missionary in Japan! Through being a missionary in Japan, Julie shares some amazing stories of loss & forgivenes…

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New Creation: Andrew | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 8 42:31

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Send us a text Hello friends! This week, our Bible study leader, Andrew, shares his story of how he encountered Jesus. Although he grew up in a family that attended church, Andrew tried to seek faith on his own and as a teenager, he ended up turning his back on God. He called himself an atheist and really wrestled with some tough questions: Does li…

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New Creation: Zoe | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 7 28:17

2y ago28:17

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Send us a text Zoe is one of the most joyful people you will ever meet, but she wasn't always that way. Zoe first heard about God when her mom was bedridden with a spinal disease, and some Christians came to pray for her and she was healed. She discovered God's power and attended church & Christian activities, but she did not know God's love until …

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New Creation: Taylor | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 6 48:54

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Send us a text Taylor grew up knowing about God, but she felt like she had to be a good Christian girl because she was afraid of God and afraid of messing up. When she heard the story of the prodigal son in a new way, God worked in her heart and changed her life. For the first time, she met Jesus. Taylor realized how much Jesus loves her and wants …

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New Creation: Ola | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 5 1:00:12

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Send us a text 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” Ola found God because she heard His voice. He spoke to her, and her life has never been the same. Through Him, she found freedom, forgiveness, and joy. God has worked through Ola in incredible ways all aro…

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New Creation: Rosie | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 4 51:41

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Send us a text Trigger warning: s*xual assault, su*cide My friend, no matter what you are going through right now, please know that you are not alone and that you are so loved. Even in the face of hardship, God is good. It seems that in the most dark, difficult times, God met Rosie. God protected his life, God gave him friends to encourage him at j…

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Easter Encouragement and Keeping our Eyes on Jesus with the ABCs 11:10

2+ y ago11:10

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Send us a text Happy Easter! If you are in darkness, if you are stuck, if you feel hopeless - listen to this episode to hear 3 key encouragements for YOU! Spoiler alert: you cannot do it on your own, but you are not alone! We also go through the ABCs of God's attributes, which is a tool we can use to keep our eyes on Jesus. If you like listening to…

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Japan Updates!!! 22:26

2+ y ago22:26

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Send us a text Hey all! Just wanted to share some updates from living in Japan for nearly 6 months now! Check out this episode to hear what I’ve been up to, brief updates from Drew, the hard parts of living in a foreign country, and some encouragement for you! I’ve been asked a lot what I’m doing in Japan. At first I felt like I had to explain or p…

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New Creation: Gené | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 3 36:54

2+ y ago36:54

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Send us a text Church hurts. Cancer. Family health crisis. Loss of parents. Loss of a friend. How can you find God in the midst of such hardships? Gené wrestled with the logic of Christianity until her world came crumbling with the decline of her mom's health. She gained faith in God and He miraculously healed her mom. With having God by her side, …

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New Creation: Isabelle | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 2 38:35

2+ y ago38:35

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Send us a text Check out this episode to hear how Jesus changed Isabelle's life. She grew up in a home with different religious views and was not sure what she believed for herself until a new friend offered to do a Bible study with her... After learning more about Jesus and how He truly died for our sins and rose to life again, Isabelle has been g…

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New Creation: Dustin | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 1 32:57

3y ago32:57

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Send us a text Dustin once lived a very different life. But then he encountered Jesus. After walking with the Lord and learning about His love & His word, he is now one of the most servant-hearted people you'll ever meet. Listen to hear how God transformed Dustin's life! Now it is hard to imagine what he was like before knowing Jesus. Thanks for li…

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New Creation: Jesus Changes Lives | 2 Corinthians 5:17 3:39

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Send us a text Hey friends! Jesus has the power to change lives. Before knowing Him, we were once dead in our sins, but now because of Him, we are alive in Christ. The purpose of this podcast series is sharing stories of people who have been marked and changed by Jesus. They once lived one way, and now they have new life. “Therefore, if anyone is i…

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Peace | reflecting on 2022 and stepping into 2023 16:20

3y ago16:20

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Send us a text Taking some time to reflect on the 2022 year (my word for the year was "peace"), and trusting God with the new 2023 year - step by step. "Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:78-79)…

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Jesus is Lord | Advent Series Episode 5 21:25

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Send us a text Often we do not want Jesus to be Lord of our lives because: we do not want someone else telling us what is right and wrong we want to be in control of our own lives we don't understand how a good God could allow evil to exist But when we see His heart, we see: A holy & worthy Lord who lives up to His own standards and helps us when w…

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Jesus is Not a Legend | Advent Series Episode 4 20:43

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Send us a text A tale of three atheists who argued against God and instead found evidence for Jesus: 1. C.S. Lewis | atheist turned Christian theologian who wrote many books: Mere Christianity The Problem of Pain 2. Dr. Jay L Wile | atheist nuclear chemistry PhD turned Christian who shares science as evidence for creation: Science Blog Apologia Sci…

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Jesus is Not a Lunatic | Advent Series Episode 3 20:28

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Send us a text Jesus claimed to be God & man, claimed to die & raise to life again, and said some other really strange things... how do we know He's not a lunatic? Join us as we find answers in His word and in who He is is.By Rachel Larson

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Jesus is Not a Liar | Advent Series Episode 2 16:40

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Send us a text A lot of people think Jesus was a liar because of the things that He claimed while He was on earth. In this episode, we find what scripture says about His claims: 1. He claimed to be God and man 2. He claimed to fulfill scripture 3. He claimed to die on the cross and raise to life 4. He claimed that He is coming back Thanks for joini…

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Jesus is Not Santa Claus | Advent Series Episode 1 12:14

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Send us a text With Christmas approaching, it's important to remember why we are celebrating and why we believe what we believe. Especially as conversations arise with your family over holiday meals, when co-workers ask about your faith, or your friends share their different beliefs. In this Advent series, we are exploring C.S. Lewis' argument that…

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Special Thanksgiving Episode & Advent Announcement 14:57

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Send us a text Let us give thanks! In this episode we explore the importance of thanksgiving and the impact it has on changing our lives! Also listen to the end of the episode to hear about the Christmas series starting next week! Thanks for joining and have a great week!By Rachel Larson

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Is Christianity a Religion? 15:48

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Send us a text Should Christianity be categorized as a religion? What sets Christians apart from the rest of the world and other religions? Thanks for listening! Please join us on Instagram and Facebook; rate, write reviews, and share with your friends! We love to hear how God is speaking to you! Much love!…

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Hebrews 12 | Endurance 18:39

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Send us a text Faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see. Hebrews 11 is the “great faith” chapter that goes through examples in the Bible of people who had faith in our faithful God despite their seen circumstances. Faith is awesome - It’s trusting in the invisible even when the visible circumstances don’t make sen…

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How to Share the Gospel with Drew Larson 33:23

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Send us a text Hello friends! Join my husband and me as we talk about sharing the gospel! Why sharing the gospel is so important What is hard about sharing & how to overcome Ways to share the gospel & advice Thanks for listening!By Rachel Larson, Drew Larson

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Dealing with Change Part 2 | Healing & Continuing 24:47

3y ago24:47

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Send us a text Do you believe that Jesus can really heal you? That He can forgive you? If you have been healed & forgiven, do you ever feel stuck? Or feel the urge to go back to your struggle? Check out this week's episode about healing & continuing! Thanks for listening! Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Isaiah 61:1-9, Luke 4:16-21, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 5:…

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Dealing with Change Part 1 18:16

3y ago18:16

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Send us a text Change can be hard - change in work, relationships, life circumstances, moving, loss… but we have hope! 1. Jesus knows change. He went from heaven to earth - so He can empathize with our changes. 2. Jesus does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever - so we can rely on Him when our circumstances change. 3. Jesus chan…

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Worry & Control 15:21

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Send us a text When Jesus was visiting Martha & Mary, Martha was all in a hustle - worried about serving well. She was controlling the food, distracted by what she was doing, and trying to be a good host. Here’s what the passage says: “While they were traveling, He entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a si…

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Japan | Purpose, Preparation, & Provision 26:44

3y ago26:44

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Send us a text Why are we moving to Japan? What are we doing there? How have we seen God providing in the midst of preparation? My husband Drew & I talk about our move in this episode - so listen & find out!By Rachel Larson, Drew Larson

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Two Broken Engagements 14:29

3y ago14:29

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Send us a text I had an idol of marriage. Engagement is so special because it’s this idea of “already, but not yet.” You have your chosen person and you get to celebrate & plan your lives together. Engagement is where we are as believers - we have accepted His proposal of dying for us and rising up from the grave so that we can be with Him. If you …

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Faith 19:01

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Send us a text Faith is a word that is thrown around a lot in the Christian world, but what even is faith? Here's what Hebrews 11 tells us about FAITH: it is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see by it is our ancestors won God's approval without it, it is impossible to please God Today we are diving into specifically Fa…

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You are Loved 14:30

3y ago14:30

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Send us a text Hey there friends! Let me remind you how loved you are. Sometimes it is hard for us to accept, but I hope you can listen and let these words wash over you. Reasons you might think you are not loved: Bad things happen People hurt you The most important question that God would ask you (according to Brennan Manning): Did you believe tha…

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Psalm 73 | God is our Good 14:21

3y ago14:21

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Send us a text We are diving into Psalm 73 today! God is good - even in the good, even in the bad. Evil seems to win - it does not seem fair, we do not see the full picture, we need God's perspective. What is our response - How do you respond when you see evil win? How do you respond when you see others get what you want? Do you turn to God with yo…

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Marriage, Moving, and Q&A with Drew Larson 1:03:51

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Send us a text Hey guys! It was so fun having my husband Drew on the podcast this week! We have a few fun things we are sharing this week: 1. The story of how God brought us together How we met, started dating, and got engaged. 2. Our moving plans We have a big announcement about moving overseas Lord-willing this fall! 3. Q&A Session (questions fro…

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Life Updates | Good Gifts & Faith 4:28

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Send us a text Hey friends! Life has been crazy busy & so good, and I'm thrilled to share a snapshot of the big things God's been doing in my life and what's coming up! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lifeishardGodisgoodpodcast and join our Facebook group for more updates! Much love!By Rachel Larson

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Vine & Branches | Nature Sessions Episode 6 21:04

3+ y ago21:04

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Send us a text Let's abide in Him. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. We can bear fruit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) only by remaining in Him. John 15:1-17 Acts 17:24-28 Colossians 1:16-17 Galatians 5:22-23 John 13:35…

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Rain & Word | Nature Sessions Episode 5 14:18

3+ y ago14:18

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Send us a text Hello my friends! The more we learn about creation, the more we can see Who our Creator & Lover is. Just as the rain comes from heaven to water the earth and does not return empty, God's Word always accomplishes what He desires. Let's dive into scripture to hear more about why rain is important and what it reveals about God's nature.…

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Deeper than the Ocean | Nature Sessions Episode 4 12:26

3+ y ago12:26

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Send us a text Some say they know the ocean But they’ve only seen pictures Some say they have seen the ocean but have only driven past a beach Some say they have been to the ocean but have but merely dipped their toes in the foam of the waves Some say they know the ocean but have barely touched it The ocean is vast, how can anyone know it? The same…

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Yes, We're Talking About Grass | Nature Sessions Episode 3 15:00

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Send us a text Why are we talking about grass? The Bible shows us more about God and ourselves through what His Word says about grass! We are His. We pass away like the grass. Here today and gone tomorrow. He is sovereign and everlasting. We can trust Him with our lives. He provides our every need. He gives us rest. We need not worry about tomorrow…

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The Sun | Nature Sessions Episode 2 14:10

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Send us a text “Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace”” (Luke 1:78-79). "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it but because by it, I see eve…

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Clouds & Glory | Nature Sessions Episode 1 15:42

3+ y ago15:42

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Send us a text Why are we doing nature sessions? Romans 1:18-20 | "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invis…

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Crazy Covid & Hawaii Christmas Story and New Series Announcement 18:03

4y ago18:03

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Send us a text Happy 2022 my friends! Check out this episode to hear God's graciousness even when I messed up my family's Christmas and get a sneak peak at our upcoming series! Have a great week(:By Rachel

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He Never Leaves | Hope in Hardship 9:46

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Send us a text What’s the worst thing that can happen? When I get really stressed, I start thinking about worst case scenarios and how things could happen and how they could get resolved. Hope in Hardship What’s the worst that can happen? House burnt down, lose a child, get in a car accident, natural disaster, lose employment, get attacked, be reje…

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He Comes to Us 9:46

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Send us a text 1 John 4:10 "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us." His love comes first. We respond. We could not make it to heaven, So He came to us to make a way for us to be with Him. His love is not demanding, but rather compelling. He invites us, welcomes us into His arms. Love is: Not us initiating Not us achieving Not us…

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He Carries Us 11:07

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Send us a text You were not made to go through this life alone. "There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." Deuteronomy 1:31 Footprints in the Sand (Author Unknown): Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky f…

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He Covers Us 6:35

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Send us a text Winter has arrived in northwest Indiana. We had beautiful fall colors of vibrant yellow, rust orange, deep scarlet reds. Everyone seems to love fall - the pumpkin spice and sweaters, the football and bonfires. It’s a beautiful time of gathering. Honestly, fall is not my favorite season. The weather in the midwest is all over the plac…