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      <description><![CDATA[As the movement of the early church quickly grows, an issue arises of apparent favoritism in caring for the Hebraic widows while overlooking distribution to the Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) widows. The Twelve move quickly to address the issue, empowering a new group (The Seven) to serve. <br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Smoky Row Brethren Church congregation reflects upon the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Preparing the disciples for the trials to come, Jesus speaks words of comfort and encouragement - including the surprising declaration that those who believe in him would do even greater things than he has done.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[An expert in the law asks Jesus some questions of great importance.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the midst of questioning by religious leaders in the temple, Jesus is asked what he thinks the first, or greatest, commandment is. <br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Having established his authority over all heaven and earth through his resurrection, Jesus gives his followers a lasting mission.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What we learn from Jesus’ appearance to Thomas and the other disciples.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everything depends on our choice to open or close our hearts toward Jesus.<br/><br/>Two cries of the crowds from the first Holy Week—<br/><br/>1. During the Triumphal Entry, those with open hearts cry out for salvation—John 12:12-19.<br/><br/>Hosanna—<br/>Hoshiah (imperative verb form of “to save”)<br/>na (particle of entreaty—“please”)<br/><br/>2. During the trial before Governor Pilate, those with closed hearts cry out for crucifixion—John.19:1-7<br/><br/>"Let the very word 'cross' be far removed from not only the bodies of Roman citizens, but even from their thoughts, their eyes, and their ears" (Cicero, Pro Rabirio Postumo 16)<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everything depends on our choice to open or close our hearts toward Jesus.<br/><br/>Two cries of the crowds from the first Holy Week—<br/><br/>1. During the Triumphal Entry, those with open hearts cry out for salvation—John 12:12-19.<br/><br/>Hosanna—<br/>Hoshiah (imperative verb form of “to save”)<br/>na (particle of entreaty—“please”)<br/><br/>2. During the trial before Governor Pilate, those with closed hearts cry out for crucifixion—John.19:1-7<br/><br/>"Let the very word 'cross' be far removed from not only the bodies of Roman citizens, but even from their thoughts, their eyes, and their ears" (Cicero, Pro Rabirio Postumo 16)<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everything depends on our choice to open or close our hearts toward Jesus.<br/><br/>Two cries of the crowds from the first Holy Week—<br/><br/>1. During the Triumphal Entry, those with open hearts cry out for salvation—John 12:12-19.<br/><br/>Hosanna—<br/>Hoshiah (imperative verb form of “to save”)<br/>na (particle of entreaty—“please”)<br/><br/>2. During the trial before Governor Pilate, those with closed hearts cry out for crucifixion—John.19:1-7<br/><br/>"Let the very word 'cross' be far removed from not only the bodies of Roman citizens, but even from their thoughts, their eyes, and their ears" (Cicero, Pro Rabirio Postumo 16)<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[On the night before his betrayal, Jesus gives a new command to his disciples: Love one another as I have loved you.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the night before his betrayal, Jesus gives a new command to his disciples: Love one another as I have loved you.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus is Jesus betrayed, unjustly arrested and accused, given a sham of a trial, and condemned with no fault found in him. <br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus is Jesus betrayed, unjustly arrested and accused, given a sham of a trial, and condemned with no fault found in him. <br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jesus Prays As Darkness Falls</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our darkest times are easier to face when we retain the capacity to think of and pray for others.<br/><br/>The High Priestly Prayer of John chapter 17 reveals three things Jesus is thinking about on the last night before His crucifixion—<br/><br/>1. Jesus thinks about the glory of God—verses 1-5.<br/>To glorify God is to reveal Him for who He truly is.<br/><br/>2. Jesus thinks about His disciples—verses 6-19.<br/>To be sanctified is to be separated from human society as it organizes itself in opposition to God (the world).<br/><br/>3. Jesus thinks about all His people—verses 20-26.<br/>Christian unity is a product of love for God and one another and not shared doctrine or practice.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Our darkest times are easier to face when we retain the capacity to think of and pray for others.<br/><br/>The High Priestly Prayer of John chapter 17 reveals three things Jesus is thinking about on the last night before His crucifixion—<br/><br/>1. Jesus thinks about the glory of God—verses 1-5.<br/>To glorify God is to reveal Him for who He truly is.<br/><br/>2. Jesus thinks about His disciples—verses 6-19.<br/>To be sanctified is to be separated from human society as it organizes itself in opposition to God (the world).<br/><br/>3. Jesus thinks about all His people—verses 20-26.<br/>Christian unity is a product of love for God and one another and not shared doctrine or practice.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our darkest times are easier to face when we retain the capacity to think of and pray for others.<br/><br/>The High Priestly Prayer of John chapter 17 reveals three things Jesus is thinking about on the last night before His crucifixion—<br/><br/>1. Jesus thinks about the glory of God—verses 1-5.<br/>To glorify God is to reveal Him for who He truly is.<br/><br/>2. Jesus thinks about His disciples—verses 6-19.<br/>To be sanctified is to be separated from human society as it organizes itself in opposition to God (the world).<br/><br/>3. Jesus thinks about all His people—verses 20-26.<br/>Christian unity is a product of love for God and one another and not shared doctrine or practice.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>At Lazarus' Grave</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We all must learn to trust and obey God regardless of our circumstances.<br/><br/>John 11:1-44<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We all must learn to trust and obey God regardless of our circumstances.<br/><br/>John 11:1-44<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all must learn to trust and obey God regardless of our circumstances.<br/><br/>John 11:1-44<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jesus, Our Salvation</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In English, we pronounce it Jesus. In Greek, it’s Iesous. In Hebrew, it’s Yeshua.<br/><br/>No matter how you pronounce it, it all means the same thing: Salvation.<br/><br/>It is the given name to the Son of God AND as the same name we read in Psalm 68:19 earlier in the service - it is an enduring name to describe the God who saves.<br/><br/>Along with “Father” - “Jesus”/ “Savior” is one of THE most common ways we refer to our God. <br/><br/>So much so that we may sometimes lose sight of its significance. <br/>What exactly does it mean that we are Saved? Saved from what? How does God save us?<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In English, we pronounce it Jesus. In Greek, it’s Iesous. In Hebrew, it’s Yeshua.<br/><br/>No matter how you pronounce it, it all means the same thing: Salvation.<br/><br/>It is the given name to the Son of God AND as the same name we read in Psalm 68:19 earlier in the service - it is an enduring name to describe the God who saves.<br/><br/>Along with “Father” - “Jesus”/ “Savior” is one of THE most common ways we refer to our God. <br/><br/>So much so that we may sometimes lose sight of its significance. <br/>What exactly does it mean that we are Saved? Saved from what? How does God save us?<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In English, we pronounce it Jesus. In Greek, it’s Iesous. In Hebrew, it’s Yeshua.<br/><br/>No matter how you pronounce it, it all means the same thing: Salvation.<br/><br/>It is the given name to the Son of God AND as the same name we read in Psalm 68:19 earlier in the service - it is an enduring name to describe the God who saves.<br/><br/>Along with “Father” - “Jesus”/ “Savior” is one of THE most common ways we refer to our God. <br/><br/>So much so that we may sometimes lose sight of its significance. <br/>What exactly does it mean that we are Saved? Saved from what? How does God save us?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Abba, Father</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What does it mean that God is ‘Our Father’?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean that God is ‘Our Father’?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>El Olam</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[God's eternal presence brings purpose and perspective to our lives<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[God's eternal presence brings purpose and perspective to our lives<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God's eternal presence brings purpose and perspective to our lives<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>El Shaddai</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[God is faithful, just, and able to be trusted even in pain and uncertainty.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[God is faithful, just, and able to be trusted even in pain and uncertainty.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God is faithful, just, and able to be trusted even in pain and uncertainty.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The God Who Sees</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[El Roi: The God Who Sees US<br/>Genesis 16:1-16<br/><br/>We can run but we cannot hide — and WHY would we want to do so when we know we have such a faithful God?<br/><br/>Three realities of journeying with The-God-Who-Sees-Us—<br/>1. You will feel unseen at times — verses 1-7.<br/><br/>2. You will never really be out of God’s sight — verses 8 -9.<br/><br/>3. You will have a better journey if you trust God’s promises — verses 10-16.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[El Roi: The God Who Sees US<br/>Genesis 16:1-16<br/><br/>We can run but we cannot hide — and WHY would we want to do so when we know we have such a faithful God?<br/><br/>Three realities of journeying with The-God-Who-Sees-Us—<br/>1. You will feel unseen at times — verses 1-7.<br/><br/>2. You will never really be out of God’s sight — verses 8 -9.<br/><br/>3. You will have a better journey if you trust God’s promises — verses 10-16.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[El Roi: The God Who Sees US<br/>Genesis 16:1-16<br/><br/>We can run but we cannot hide — and WHY would we want to do so when we know we have such a faithful God?<br/><br/>Three realities of journeying with The-God-Who-Sees-Us—<br/>1. You will feel unseen at times — verses 1-7.<br/><br/>2. You will never really be out of God’s sight — verses 8 -9.<br/><br/>3. You will have a better journey if you trust God’s promises — verses 10-16.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>God's Role In Your Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Passage: Psalm 86:1-17<br/><br/>Message summary: God wants to lead you.<br/><br/>You can show your commitment to God’s leadership in<br/>your life by. . .<br/><br/>#1. Praying to the Lord with humility and respect—<br/>Psalm 86:1-7.<br/><br/>#2. Worshipping the Lord with an understanding mind and<br/>daily obedience—Psalm 86:8-13.<br/><br/>#3. Depending upon the Lord and not your own wisdom<br/>for solutions to the challenges in your life—<br/>Psalm 86:14-17<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Passage: Psalm 86:1-17<br/><br/>Message summary: God wants to lead you.<br/><br/>You can show your commitment to God’s leadership in<br/>your life by. . .<br/><br/>#1. Praying to the Lord with humility and respect—<br/>Psalm 86:1-7.<br/><br/>#2. Worshipping the Lord with an understanding mind and<br/>daily obedience—Psalm 86:8-13.<br/><br/>#3. Depending upon the Lord and not your own wisdom<br/>for solutions to the challenges in your life—<br/>Psalm 86:14-17<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Passage: Psalm 86:1-17<br/><br/>Message summary: God wants to lead you.<br/><br/>You can show your commitment to God’s leadership in<br/>your life by. . .<br/><br/>#1. Praying to the Lord with humility and respect—<br/>Psalm 86:1-7.<br/><br/>#2. Worshipping the Lord with an understanding mind and<br/>daily obedience—Psalm 86:8-13.<br/><br/>#3. Depending upon the Lord and not your own wisdom<br/>for solutions to the challenges in your life—<br/>Psalm 86:14-17<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2025</title>
      <itunes:title>Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2025</itunes:title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out our Christmas Eve Candlelight service filled with carols, Scripture readings, and a message of hope and salvation. We join with friends from Agora Church as we reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and light candles to symbolize the light of Christ shining in the darkness.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out our Christmas Eve Candlelight service filled with carols, Scripture readings, and a message of hope and salvation. We join with friends from Agora Church as we reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and light candles to symbolize the light of Christ shining in the darkness.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Check out our Christmas Eve Candlelight service filled with carols, Scripture readings, and a message of hope and salvation. We join with friends from Agora Church as we reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and light candles to symbolize the light of Christ shining in the darkness.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>God's Personal Name</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[God wants you to relate to Him personally and not transactionally.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[God wants you to relate to Him personally and not transactionally.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God wants you to relate to Him personally and not transactionally.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>God's "First" Name</title>
      <itunes:title>God's "First" Name</itunes:title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Neither you nor the universe are an accident.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Neither you nor the universe are an accident.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Neither you nor the universe are an accident.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>What is our source of joy?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Continuing our journey through the Psalms for advent, we discover the source of joy revealed in the character and promises of God made manifest in Jesus.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Continuing our journey through the Psalms for advent, we discover the source of joy revealed in the character and promises of God made manifest in Jesus.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing our journey through the Psalms for advent, we discover the source of joy revealed in the character and promises of God made manifest in Jesus.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>What does God's peace look like?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 7 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Guest speaker Dr. Jayne Wilcox delves into the theme of peace in Psalm 72 as we reflect upon the peace announced to the world at the birth of Christ.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guest speaker Dr. Jayne Wilcox delves into the theme of peace in Psalm 72 as we reflect upon the peace announced to the world at the birth of Christ.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest speaker Dr. Jayne Wilcox delves into the theme of peace in Psalm 72 as we reflect upon the peace announced to the world at the birth of Christ.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[A psalm of hope as we gather in anticipation of the experience of God’s kingdom.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>The Faithfulness of God</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Closing out the covenant instructions in the book of Leviticus, God lays out blessings and consequences for the response of Israel.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>The Reason for the Season(s)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[God takes special care to mark out times for the people of Israel to gather in remembrance of their salvation story and live out God’s values of justice and peace together. As the Church meditates upon the appointed times that God sets out for Israel through the lens of Jesus, we discover the profound beauty of a life centered upon God’s presence.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[God takes special care to mark out times for the people of Israel to gather in remembrance of their salvation story and live out God’s values of justice and peace together. As the Church meditates upon the appointed times that God sets out for Israel through the lens of Jesus, we discover the profound beauty of a life centered upon God’s presence.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Navigating Moral Laws in Leviticus</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any amount of time with Leviticus chapters 18-20, you likely have quite a few questions about which, if any, of these are still applicable today. But when we step back to look at the laws as a whole, we get a clearer sense of God’s purpose for Israel and the hope of a community that values justice and peace.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any amount of time with Leviticus chapters 18-20, you likely have quite a few questions about which, if any, of these are still applicable today. But when we step back to look at the laws as a whole, we get a clearer sense of God’s purpose for Israel and the hope of a community that values justice and peace.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any amount of time with Leviticus chapters 18-20, you likely have quite a few questions about which, if any, of these are still applicable today. But when we step back to look at the laws as a whole, we get a clearer sense of God’s purpose for Israel and the hope of a community that values justice and peace.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Day of Atonement</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[God institutes an annual ritual for Israel to be cleansed from sin and become AT-ONE with God again.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Understanding the Purity Laws in Leviticus</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Leviticus is full of instructions about what should be considered “clean” and “unclean,” or “holy” vs “common.” Some seem a bit intuitive, while others leave us vexed. What do we make of all this, and do they have any relevance for us today?<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leviticus is full of instructions about what should be considered “clean” and “unclean,” or “holy” vs “common.” Some seem a bit intuitive, while others leave us vexed. What do we make of all this, and do they have any relevance for us today?<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leviticus is full of instructions about what should be considered “clean” and “unclean,” or “holy” vs “common.” Some seem a bit intuitive, while others leave us vexed. What do we make of all this, and do they have any relevance for us today?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Consumed by Fire</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for some communal interpretation as we reflect upon the deaths of Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, after they offer “unauthorized fire” in the newly consecrated tabernacle.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for some communal interpretation as we reflect upon the deaths of Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, after they offer “unauthorized fire” in the newly consecrated tabernacle.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Why does God demand animal sacrifices in Leviticus?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Leviticus begins with several chapters detailing different kinds of offerings. How do we make sense of these instructions? What is the significance of Leviticus then and now?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leviticus begins with several chapters detailing different kinds of offerings. How do we make sense of these instructions? What is the significance of Leviticus then and now?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Anabaptism at 500</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Stories of faithfulness from Anabaptist witness.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Dealing with Disappointment: The Value and Dangers of Close Relationships</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus' friends fall asleep rather than stay up to pray with him in his night of anguish before his arrest. What lessons can we learn from Jesus about navigating deep disappointment in our closest relationships?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus' friends fall asleep rather than stay up to pray with him in his night of anguish before his arrest. What lessons can we learn from Jesus about navigating deep disappointment in our closest relationships?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Fishing Buddies: The Value of Friendship in Christ</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Reflect upon the value of friendship as we meditate upon Peter's fishing trip post-resurrection.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reflect upon the value of friendship as we meditate upon Peter's fishing trip post-resurrection.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Bridging the Generational Gap in the Church</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Differences between generations can often be a paint point in relationships. Jesus heals and rescues in these spaces too.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Differences between generations can often be a paint point in relationships. Jesus heals and rescues in these spaces too.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Don't Spoil the Party</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus calls Levi (aka Matthew) to follow him and attends a party with Levi's friends, but some of the religious leaders spoil the party. What does it look like for us as Jesus' followers to have our social life transformed by his values?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus calls Levi (aka Matthew) to follow him and attends a party with Levi's friends, but some of the religious leaders spoil the party. What does it look like for us as Jesus' followers to have our social life transformed by his values?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How Jesus Handles Rejection</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We naturally seek out spaces to belong. For this reason, it can be especially painful when we are rejected or disillusioned by the people we care for deeply. Jesus knows this pain, invites us into a new family, and shows us how to navigate the pain with grace.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We naturally seek out spaces to belong. For this reason, it can be especially painful when we are rejected or disillusioned by the people we care for deeply. Jesus knows this pain, invites us into a new family, and shows us how to navigate the pain with grace.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We naturally seek out spaces to belong. For this reason, it can be especially painful when we are rejected or disillusioned by the people we care for deeply. Jesus knows this pain, invites us into a new family, and shows us how to navigate the pain with grace.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How Jesus Transforms Our Public Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many of us try our best to do good in the world, and yet we can find ourselves lost in anxieties about how others perceive us. See how Jesus shows us a better way, and his grace enables us to overcome our worst instincts.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many of us try our best to do good in the world, and yet we can find ourselves lost in anxieties about how others perceive us. See how Jesus shows us a better way, and his grace enables us to overcome our worst instincts.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us try our best to do good in the world, and yet we can find ourselves lost in anxieties about how others perceive us. See how Jesus shows us a better way, and his grace enables us to overcome our worst instincts.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Come All You Weary</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus restores all our broken relationships, starting with our relationship with God.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus restores all our broken relationships, starting with our relationship with God.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[The value of encouragement in a discouraging world.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The value of encouragement in a discouraging world.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pastor Rudy Bocanegra shares insights from his recent trip to Turkey for his doctoral studies.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[We spend hours online, but have we stopped to consider how it's shaping us? Join us as we explore how to navigate social media in a healthy and Christlike manner.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We spend hours online, but have we stopped to consider how it's shaping us? Join us as we explore how to navigate social media in a healthy and Christlike manner.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Why Follow Jesus? (Treasure in Heaven)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus tells us that the kingdom of heaven is like a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value (Matthew 13:44-46). For all that it costs us to follow Jesus, there is a reward of far greater value to be found in God's Kingdom.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jesus tells us that the kingdom of heaven is like a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value (Matthew 13:44-46). For all that it costs us to follow Jesus, there is a reward of far greater value to be found in God's Kingdom.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus tells us that the kingdom of heaven is like a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value (Matthew 13:44-46). For all that it costs us to follow Jesus, there is a reward of far greater value to be found in God's Kingdom.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paul's letter to Philemon shows us a practical outworking of Jesus' instructions about loving others amid conflict.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul's letter to Philemon shows us a practical outworking of Jesus' instructions about loving others amid conflict.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[We often quote “judge not, lest you be judged” and yet forget Jesus’ further commands to speak truth in the darkness and beware of false prophets. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the kind of discernment Jesus asks of us, and the mercy and humility with which we must wield it.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We often quote “judge not, lest you be judged” and yet forget Jesus’ further commands to speak truth in the darkness and beware of false prophets. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the kind of discernment Jesus asks of us, and the mercy and humility with which we must wield it.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often quote “judge not, lest you be judged” and yet forget Jesus’ further commands to speak truth in the darkness and beware of false prophets. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the kind of discernment Jesus asks of us, and the mercy and humility with which we must wield it.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Surrender Self Absorption</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When Jesus teaches us to love others, it’s about far more than just being kind and considerate. Jesus teaches us to love others sacrificially.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Jesus teaches us to love others, it’s about far more than just being kind and considerate. Jesus teaches us to love others sacrificially.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Holy Spirit, Our Advocate</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A look at the unique role of the Holy Spirit.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A look at the unique role of the Holy Spirit.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A look at the unique role of the Holy Spirit.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Reflecting on the Ascension</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us as we read and reflect together on the Ascension of Jesus from Acts 1:1-11.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we read and reflect together on the Ascension of Jesus from Acts 1:1-11.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>3 Things I Wish Jesus Didn't Say About Money</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If we decide to follow Jesus, we will have to reckon with our love of stuff.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If we decide to follow Jesus, we will have to reckon with our love of stuff.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Surrender Spirituality</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When Jesus calls us to follow him, the journey involves laying down our old priorities and habits in our spiritual life to make Jesus’ priorities our own.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When Jesus calls us to follow him, the journey involves laying down our old priorities and habits in our spiritual life to make Jesus’ priorities our own.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Jesus calls us to follow him, the journey involves laying down our old priorities and habits in our spiritual life to make Jesus’ priorities our own.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Surrender the Journey</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[When counting the cost of following Jesus, we must consider what it means to surrender our vision for our lives in order to embrace Jesus’ vision and pattern for our journey with him.<br/><br/>Come and see/reflect on my teaching. (Jn 1:39; Mt 11:15, 13:9, 43; Mk 4:9; Lk 8:8)<br/>You must be born again. (Jn 3:7)<br/>Repent, the kingdom of heaven has come near (Mt 4:17; Mk 1:15)<br/>Deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me. (Mt 16:24; Mk 8:34; Lk 9:23; Mt 4:19; Mk 1:17, 2:14; Lk 5:27, 9:59; Jn 1:43, 21:19, 22)<br/>Remain in my love… Receive the Holy Spirit. (Jn 15:9; Jn 20:22) <br/>Preach the gospel to all creation and make disciples of all nations. (Mk 16:15; Mt 28:19-20)<br/>Baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt 28:19)<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When counting the cost of following Jesus, we must consider what it means to surrender our vision for our lives in order to embrace Jesus’ vision and pattern for our journey with him.<br/><br/>Come and see/reflect on my teaching. (Jn 1:39; Mt 11:15, 13:9, 43; Mk 4:9; Lk 8:8)<br/>You must be born again. (Jn 3:7)<br/>Repent, the kingdom of heaven has come near (Mt 4:17; Mk 1:15)<br/>Deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me. (Mt 16:24; Mk 8:34; Lk 9:23; Mt 4:19; Mk 1:17, 2:14; Lk 5:27, 9:59; Jn 1:43, 21:19, 22)<br/>Remain in my love… Receive the Holy Spirit. (Jn 15:9; Jn 20:22) <br/>Preach the gospel to all creation and make disciples of all nations. (Mk 16:15; Mt 28:19-20)<br/>Baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt 28:19)<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When counting the cost of following Jesus, we must consider what it means to surrender our vision for our lives in order to embrace Jesus’ vision and pattern for our journey with him.<br/><br/>Come and see/reflect on my teaching. (Jn 1:39; Mt 11:15, 13:9, 43; Mk 4:9; Lk 8:8)<br/>You must be born again. (Jn 3:7)<br/>Repent, the kingdom of heaven has come near (Mt 4:17; Mk 1:15)<br/>Deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me. (Mt 16:24; Mk 8:34; Lk 9:23; Mt 4:19; Mk 1:17, 2:14; Lk 5:27, 9:59; Jn 1:43, 21:19, 22)<br/>Remain in my love… Receive the Holy Spirit. (Jn 15:9; Jn 20:22) <br/>Preach the gospel to all creation and make disciples of all nations. (Mk 16:15; Mt 28:19-20)<br/>Baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt 28:19)<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Count the Cost</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus tells the crowds to think it through before making a commitment to follow him.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus tells the crowds to think it through before making a commitment to follow him.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jesus Brings Peace to Troubled People</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus meets with the disciples as they are holed up in both fear and wonder after the events of Jesus' death and the report of his empty tomb.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus meets with the disciples as they are holed up in both fear and wonder after the events of Jesus' death and the report of his empty tomb.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Experiencing the Joy of the Risen Jesus</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On the day of his resurrection, we find Jesus spending hours walking to Emmaus with two otherwise unmentioned disciples and explaining the meaning of everything that has happened. Who are these disciples and what does Luke hope that we learn from their testimony?<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As Jesus journeys to his death - some weep and others mock. Jesus prays for his enemies.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As the hour of his arrest approaches, Jesus invites his disciples to join him in prayer that they may not fall into temptation. Instead, they fall asleep, and Jesus prays in anguish as the hour approaches.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus enters into Jerusalem to a praising crowd and disapproving Pharisees, yet his response is different still. Our community reflects together on the significance of this event.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus tells stories about that feeling of relief and joy we feel when something valuable is recovered after it has gone missing.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus attends a dinner party at a prominent pharisee’s home and causes a bit of a disruption.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus is questioned about who exactly we are to love as our neighbors.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus invites three of his disciples to join him for a time of prayer on a mountain.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Gospels are full of Jesus doing surprising things at dinner parties. In today's account, Jesus finds himself the object of unusual attention from a woman known about town. The way he responds teaches us something important about who Jesus is and who we are in turn.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Crowds begin to flock to Jesus and he gathers a group of disciples. As all draw near to learn more from this miracle worker, this is what he has to say...<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Observations on the Temptation of Jesus</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus is led out into the wilderness for 40 days and nights and is tempted by the devil.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As Luke pivots away from the birth and childhood narratives of Jesus and John the Baptist, we now see the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry as he comes to John to be baptized. What does Luke want us to know about this encounter?<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paul's final instructions in his first letter to the Thessalonians compared to the example of Simeon and Anna as they awaited the advent of the Messiah.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paul gives the Thessalonians encouragement looking forward in time to the last days.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paul has been longing to see his friends in Thessalonica, knowing that they are suffering many things.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paul recalls his time with the Thessalonians, reflecting on what it means to be a Christlike leader in contrast to those who take advantage of the vulnerable.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The apostle Paul opens his letter to vulnerable friends in Thessalonica by thanking God.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[After the tabernacle is assembled and completed, God's glory descends in cloud and fire. <br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Israelites have a falling out with God after an incident with idolatry while Moses is on Mount Sinai. Moses intercedes for Israel and God responds with mercy. In a surprising turn of events, God reveals his glory in the most profound manner yet. Join us as we reflect together on God's word.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In his instructions to Israel from Mount Sinai, God specifies what the priests of the tabernacle ought to wear. Reflect with pastor Cory on what this meant for Israel, what it means for us, and how Jesus gives hope to those with a challenged fashion sense.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[When giving the Law to Israel, God makes a plan to dwell among His people.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[During a momentous display on Mount Sinai, God communicates some basic rules for life for Israel.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[After months in the wilderness, God calls Israel to a special meeting at Mount Sinai.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[After a miraculous rescue from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites find themselves hungry in the wilderness. In the midst of their grumbling, God tests them through miraculous provision with some specific instructions.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>The Song at the Sea</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rescued through the waters, Moses and all of Israel break out into song. Join the congregation as we reflect together on the words of this song and the role of music and poetry in shaping our shared story with God.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rescued through the waters, Moses and all of Israel break out into song. Join the congregation as we reflect together on the words of this song and the role of music and poetry in shaping our shared story with God.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Through the Waters</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pharaoh changes his mind (again) and pursues Israel in their departure from Egypt. As Israel stands trapped between pharaoh’s armies and the Red Sea, God miraculously parts the waters and leads them through on dry ground.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pharaoh changes his mind (again) and pursues Israel in their departure from Egypt. As Israel stands trapped between pharaoh’s armies and the Red Sea, God miraculously parts the waters and leads them through on dry ground.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Why Passover Matters</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The action of the plague narrative seems to grind to a halt in chapter 12 as God gives Moses a detailed explanation about observing Passover. <br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The action of the plague narrative seems to grind to a halt in chapter 12 as God gives Moses a detailed explanation about observing Passover. <br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>What the Plagues Tell Us</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why did God send these plagues upon Egypt, and why is it important for us to remember?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why did God send these plagues upon Egypt, and why is it important for us to remember?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>A Burning Bush, Moses, and God's Divine Plan of Liberation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[God speaks to Moses through a burning bush.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God speaks to Moses through a burning bush.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Days of Darkness</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lessons to remember on hope and humility from Israel's dark days of bondage in Egypt.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lessons to remember on hope and humility from Israel's dark days of bondage in Egypt.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Into Darkness</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As we begin an extended reflection in the book of Exodus, join us for a group reflection on chapter 1  - a new king in Egypt and bad news for the Israelites.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we begin an extended reflection in the book of Exodus, join us for a group reflection on chapter 1  - a new king in Egypt and bad news for the Israelites.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jesus is Lord! How then should we respond?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Christians root our hope in the reality that Jesus is Lord of all, no matter who occupies any of our seats of government in society. How does that affirmation shape our posture and response to the political issues of our day?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christians root our hope in the reality that Jesus is Lord of all, no matter who occupies any of our seats of government in society. How does that affirmation shape our posture and response to the political issues of our day?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Why Reconciliation Matters</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the world becomes more polarized, the message that God has reconciled the world to himself through Jesus gives Christians the unique hope that relationships can be restored.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the world becomes more polarized, the message that God has reconciled the world to himself through Jesus gives Christians the unique hope that relationships can be restored.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Political priorities of God's Kingdom</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[God is revealed throughout scripture as a rescuer and provider. How does that shape our political priorities as citizens of the kingdom of God?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God is revealed throughout scripture as a rescuer and provider. How does that shape our political priorities as citizens of the kingdom of God?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How to make a difference</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The early Christians couldn’t vote and had almost no political power in Rome, and yet their presence completely transformed the empire. What can we learn from their example about how to make a tangible difference in our world today?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The early Christians couldn’t vote and had almost no political power in Rome, and yet their presence completely transformed the empire. What can we learn from their example about how to make a tangible difference in our world today?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>What God expects of civil authorities</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[God has given guidance to his people throughout history in several different cultural and political contexts. What can we learn about what God expects of those who govern others?<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God has given guidance to his people throughout history in several different cultural and political contexts. What can we learn about what God expects of those who govern others?<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How to love your enemies</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus finds himself surrounded by a hostile crowd led by a friend who has betrayed his trust. While his disciples jump to arms, Jesus has other thoughts. What happens next gives us insights for how Christians ought to respond to opposition in a politically polarized world. <br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jesus finds himself surrounded by a hostile crowd led by a friend who has betrayed his trust. While his disciples jump to arms, Jesus has other thoughts. What happens next gives us insights for how Christians ought to respond to opposition in a politically polarized world. <br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus finds himself surrounded by a hostile crowd led by a friend who has betrayed his trust. While his disciples jump to arms, Jesus has other thoughts. What happens next gives us insights for how Christians ought to respond to opposition in a politically polarized world. <br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How to practice political discernment</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How do we discern what to believe and how to respond when there are multiple voices vying for our allegiance?<br/><br/>Opposing parties form an unlikely alliance to try and trip up Jesus with a question about taxes. Jesus’ response teaches us lessons about discernment in a polarized political world.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do we discern what to believe and how to respond when there are multiple voices vying for our allegiance?<br/><br/>Opposing parties form an unlikely alliance to try and trip up Jesus with a question about taxes. Jesus’ response teaches us lessons about discernment in a polarized political world.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we discern what to believe and how to respond when there are multiple voices vying for our allegiance?<br/><br/>Opposing parties form an unlikely alliance to try and trip up Jesus with a question about taxes. Jesus’ response teaches us lessons about discernment in a polarized political world.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>How NOT to respond to critique</title>
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      <title>How to find joy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The apostle Paul tells us to “rejoice always,” knowing that we will experience many circumstances that seldom feel happy. What does it mean for us to find and choose joy in the midst of trials?<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>How to deal with worry</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus tells us not to worry or fear several times throughout his ministry, yet it remains a difficult experience to shake. How can we find freedom from worry and fear in a life with Jesus?<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>In the Light of Day</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus’ last words from the cross in light of the empty tomb.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus’ last words from the cross in light of the empty tomb.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[﻿Jesus utters his last words and relinquishes his breath in death.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>I am thirsty</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus senses that all has now been accomplished, and so he simply lets it be known that he is thirsty. Yet even in this, we are told that Jesus is fulfilling scripture.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>It is finished</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[﻿Having received a drink of sour wine, Jesus says, "It is finished.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Here is your son...Here is your mother</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hanging upon the cross, Jesus catches sight of his mother and a beloved disciple. In the midst of his suffering, he takes a moment to entrust them to each other’s care in his absence.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hanging upon the cross, Jesus catches sight of his mother and a beloved disciple. In the midst of his suffering, he takes a moment to entrust them to each other’s care in his absence.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jesus is crucified alongside two criminals. One joins the crowds in mocking, but the other affirms Jesus’ innocence and asks Jesus to remember him. Jesus responds with mercy and assurance.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus is crucified alongside two criminals. One joins the crowds in mocking, but the other affirms Jesus’ innocence and asks Jesus to remember him. Jesus responds with mercy and assurance.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Father, Forgive Them</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As Jesus is crucified, he prays for his enemies.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Jesus is crucified, he prays for his enemies.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In his last moments of anguish on the cross, Jesus cries words of lament from Psalm 22.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In his last moments of anguish on the cross, Jesus cries words of lament from Psalm 22.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Concerning the End</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[During the last week of Jesus’ ministry, sometime after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus begins to run afoul of the leadership in the Temple. Now, as they walk by the Temple, the disciples notice how impressive it is…but Jesus tells them it is going to be destroyed.<br/><br/>“Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[During the last week of Jesus’ ministry, sometime after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus begins to run afoul of the leadership in the Temple. Now, as they walk by the Temple, the disciples notice how impressive it is…but Jesus tells them it is going to be destroyed.<br/><br/>“Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the last week of Jesus’ ministry, sometime after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus begins to run afoul of the leadership in the Temple. Now, as they walk by the Temple, the disciples notice how impressive it is…but Jesus tells them it is going to be destroyed.<br/><br/>“Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Greatest In Heaven's Kingdom</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Jesus’ miracles get more impressive, religious leaders just get more stubborn and hardhearted. Jesus begins speaking plainly to his disciples about the suffering to come, but they seem only concerned about their own status. They ask Jesus who will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus answers them, but not in a way any of them expect.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Jesus’ miracles get more impressive, religious leaders just get more stubborn and hardhearted. Jesus begins speaking plainly to his disciples about the suffering to come, but they seem only concerned about their own status. They ask Jesus who will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus answers them, but not in a way any of them expect.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Jesus’ miracles get more impressive, religious leaders just get more stubborn and hardhearted. Jesus begins speaking plainly to his disciples about the suffering to come, but they seem only concerned about their own status. They ask Jesus who will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus answers them, but not in a way any of them expect.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Cliffhanger</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The oldest manuscripts of Mark's gospel don't contain verse 9-20... but without them, what do we do with Mark's abrupt ending? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the stunned silence of the women at Jesus' tomb, and what it means for us to confront the grave.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The oldest manuscripts of Mark's gospel don't contain verse 9-20... but without them, what do we do with Mark's abrupt ending? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the stunned silence of the women at Jesus' tomb, and what it means for us to confront the grave.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The oldest manuscripts of Mark's gospel don't contain verse 9-20... but without them, what do we do with Mark's abrupt ending? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the stunned silence of the women at Jesus' tomb, and what it means for us to confront the grave.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Lema Sebachthani</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 7 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What does Jesus' death teach us about God's character and our relationship to him?<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Is He Worthy?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[None of us were there to show kindness to Jesus before the cross. If you could have been there at that significant moment, what gift might you want to offer? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 14:1-11, the extravagant gift of Mary and the profound betrayal of Judas.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[None of us were there to show kindness to Jesus before the cross. If you could have been there at that significant moment, what gift might you want to offer? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 14:1-11, the extravagant gift of Mary and the profound betrayal of Judas.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Most Christians take it for granted that we ought to give to our churches... but why exactly do we give? Does God want or need our gifts, talents, or resources? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 12:38-44 and Jesus' example of the humble generosity of a poor widow.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What does it mean to live faithfully in the hope of resurrection life when our current reality is often full of pain and trial? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the hope of resurrection from 1 Peter 1.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What happens when Jesus shows up as king in our lives whether we're ready or not? Join Pastor Cory for a reflection on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on what we now call Palm Sunday in Mark 11:1-11.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Did Jesus mean it when one needed to sell all their possessions in order to follow him and inherit eternal life? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 10:17-34, following Jesus, and a life of simple trust.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join pastor Rudy Bocanegra for a reflection on Mark 9:14-32 and the role of prayer and belief in the kingdom of God.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The meaning of Jesus' teaching on self-denial and taking up crosses is fairly straight forward: following Jesus means inviting trial and persecution. This is an example of a simple command that is just very difficult to obey. Join pastor Cory in a reflection on what it means to deny ourselves, why it is so difficult, and why it remains good news to follow Jesus.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What do you do when your boss asks you to do something unethical, and speaking out could risk your job?<br/><br/>What do you do when a friend or loved one is harming themselves or others with their words or actions, but confronting them could risk severing the relationship?<br/><br/><strong>What do you do when doing the right thing may mean losing everything.</strong><br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Why Would Jesus Call A Distressed Woman A Dog?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In one of the more confounding events of Jesus' ministry, we see Jesus initially deny a woman's request for her daughter's healing simply because she is a Gentile. What's worse, he calls her a dog while doing it! What are we supposed to make of this? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on this difficult passage, exploring some possible options for interpretation. Which option do you think is the most compelling? Why? And how does your understanding of this passage effect the way you live out your faith in Jesus?<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What would it have been like to encounter Jesus walking out to your boat upon the waves? Join Bob Trube for a reflection on Mark 6:45-42.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What situations have you waiting for hope these days? What does it look like for you to bring your longing and disappointment to Jesus? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 5:21-43 and the hope of Christ that meets us in our anxious days.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What is the kingdom of God like? To what shall we compare it to? It's like a weedy plant...<br/><br/>Join Pastor Cory in a reflection on Jesus' parable of the mustard seed - and the surprising strength and hospitality of God's Kingdom.<br/>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder why Jesus chose the 12 men that he did to be set aside for special mission? Join Pastor Cory for a reflection on Jesus' call of the apostles and what it means for our own discipleship relationships.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The calling of Levi in Mark 2:13-17 shows us a curious truth - sometimes the people who are the least religious are the best suited to share Jesus with others.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[When the world feels chaotic, it is common for people to think more about the end times and even see "prophets" come out of the woodwork warning people to be prepared for what is coming. But what does the Bible say it means to "be prepared"? Join pastor Cory as we begin a series in the Gospel of Mark and reflect on John the Baptist's ministry preparing the way for Jesus.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>What Does It Mean That Jesus Ascended?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA["What does it mean that he ascended?" The Ascension of Jesus isn’t just a doctrinal curiosity. It actually matters. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the meaning of Jesus ascended and exalted and what that means for our role as we await his return.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>The Gift of Living Water</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why does the Church exist? Join Scott Soden, Brethren Global Partners Coordinator, for an update on how Jesus continues to offer hope through the Church around the world.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Why the Trinity Matters</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Talking about the Trinity tends to result in 1 of 2 bad options: Either we try to use metaphors and analogies that fall short and flirt with heresy OR get so heady and obtuse that you wonder why we’re even talking about it.<br/><br/>Why do Christians even believe that God is "three-in-one"? What difference does that affirmation make? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on who God is and what that means for humanity as image-bearers of God.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>What Is The Gospel?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We say that the Gospel (the good news of Jesus) is the centerpiece of the Christian life, and disciples of Jesus are meant to share that good news with others. But what exactly IS the good news? Join pastor Brenda for a reflection on the content of our Gospel in Jesus and what it means for to be a people who embody the Gospel to the world around us.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Those With Ears To Hear, Let Them Hear</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Crowds continue to grow around Jesus, but not all are convinced by his message. As questions swirl about his identity and miraculous works, Jesus begins teaching in parables.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>Is It Right For You To Be Angry?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Anger is a secondary emotion - usually triggered by undergirding feelings of sadness, fear, or frustration bubbling over into anger. While these emotions can be completely valid responses to our experiences and unmet expectations, there are healthy and unhealthy ways we can react to them. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the traps of Jonah's anger in response to God's mercy on the Ninevites, and some ways we can seek out a Christlike response in our anger.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anger is a secondary emotion - usually triggered by undergirding feelings of sadness, fear, or frustration bubbling over into anger. While these emotions can be completely valid responses to our experiences and unmet expectations, there are healthy and unhealthy ways we can react to them. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the traps of Jonah's anger in response to God's mercy on the Ninevites, and some ways we can seek out a Christlike response in our anger.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anger is a secondary emotion - usually triggered by undergirding feelings of sadness, fear, or frustration bubbling over into anger. While these emotions can be completely valid responses to our experiences and unmet expectations, there are healthy and unhealthy ways we can react to them. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the traps of Jonah's anger in response to God's mercy on the Ninevites, and some ways we can seek out a Christlike response in our anger.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Streetcorner Prophet</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Speaking out against wrongdoing is rarely received well. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Jonah chapter 3, and what the example of Jonah and Nineveh can teach us about accountability and repentance.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Speaking out against wrongdoing is rarely received well. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Jonah chapter 3, and what the example of Jonah and Nineveh can teach us about accountability and repentance.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Prayer of a Self-Righteous Man</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[James 5:16 tells us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." But what about the prayer of a self-righteous man? Jonah is depicted throughout his book as being hard of heart and opposed to God's mercy, all while failing to ever really acknowledge to God that his disobedience is a problem. Join pastor Cory for a short reflection on the prayer of Jonah in his darkest hour and what we can learn from the way God listens to the prayers of imperfect people.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[James 5:16 tells us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." But what about the prayer of a self-righteous man? Jonah is depicted throughout his book as being hard of heart and opposed to God's mercy, all while failing to ever really acknowledge to God that his disobedience is a problem. Join pastor Cory for a short reflection on the prayer of Jonah in his darkest hour and what we can learn from the way God listens to the prayers of imperfect people.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[James 5:16 tells us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." But what about the prayer of a self-righteous man? Jonah is depicted throughout his book as being hard of heart and opposed to God's mercy, all while failing to ever really acknowledge to God that his disobedience is a problem. Join pastor Cory for a short reflection on the prayer of Jonah in his darkest hour and what we can learn from the way God listens to the prayers of imperfect people.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Worst Missionary</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We can learn a ton from missionary heroes in the church...but there's also a ton we can learn from bad examples. The prophet Jonah shows us perhaps the worst example of a missionary that we see in the bible - bearing a message from God to a foreign people, yet lacking to embody God's heart in even the smallest sense. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Jonah's example of ministry and what it can teach us as a people who seek to share God's love and instruction with a watching world.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>The Lord's Prayer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray.<br/>]]></description>
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      <title>What Do We Find At The Ends Of The Earth?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Join worship pastor, Jeff Whiteside, for a reflection on Jesus' commission to the disciples directly before his ascension.<br/>]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join worship pastor, Jeff Whiteside, for a reflection on Jesus' commission to the disciples directly before his ascension.<br/>]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>A Vision Worth Pursuing</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[At our recent Brethren General Conference, the denomination affirmed a new vision statement to pursue together:<br/><br/><strong>"The Brethren Church is led by the Word and Spirit as a family of churches creating innovative relational spaces for every tribe, language, people, and nation to encounter God’s redemptive Kingdom."</strong><br/><br/>Join pastor Cory for a reflection on how this vision can be fleshed out as our congregation joins other Brethren across the United States in pursuit of the heavenly vision given in Revelation 5:9-10.<br/>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[At our recent Brethren General Conference, the denomination affirmed a new vision statement to pursue together:<br/><br/><strong>"The Brethren Church is led by the Word and Spirit as a family of churches creating innovative relational spaces for every tribe, language, people, and nation to encounter God’s redemptive Kingdom."</strong><br/><br/>Join pastor Cory for a reflection on how this vision can be fleshed out as our congregation joins other Brethren across the United States in pursuit of the heavenly vision given in Revelation 5:9-10.<br/>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join Drew Meziere for a journey through Daniel chapter 2 and reflections on what it means to live as people of hope as kingdoms come and go.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[How do I forgive others? How do I forgive myself?<br/><br/>Join us for our final reflection in our series in Genesis, exploring Joseph's brothers' struggle to believe that Joseph has forgiven them.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us as we continue our exploration of Genesis with a look at Genesis 39:1-23 - Joseph’s journey takes him one step forward and two steps back. <br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a look at the beginning of Joseph's story, continuing our study on major figures in the book of Genesis.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a look at a the figure of Judah in Genesis, and God's work of redemption from a messy situation.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a reflection on the birth of Jacob and Esau and the beginnings of their sibling rivalry.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a reflection on Isaac's life story, and a very disconcerting trip up a mountain with his dad.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a reflection on Sarah's bitter laughter turned to wonder and gratitude by God's promises fulfilled.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Continuing our series on major figures in the book of Genesis, pastor Cory explores what the life and experiences of Hagar teach us about God's presence with and care for the vulnerable and oppressed.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join us for a reflection on the life of Abraham and what it means to be transformed in faithfulness.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is God's judgment compatible with the idea of mercy and love? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the life of Noah and the lessons we learn from Noah's faithful endurance and hope through a time of judgment.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join Bob Trube for an exploration of the account of Cain and Abel.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What do we learn from the lives of Adam and Eve? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Genesis 3:1-24.<br/>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[What does it mean for us that God created the heavens and the earth? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on God's identity as revealed to us through the creation account of Genesis 1:1-2:3.<br/>]]></description>
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